Holt vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

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Holt Rank #1,918

Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1918 for Holt.

Is Holt or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Holt and Darryl mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Holt and Darryl boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.