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Holt vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,918
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Holt Rank #1,918
Dan Rank #1,931

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #1931 for Dan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holt or Dan more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Holt and Dan mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Holt and Dan boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.

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