Holt vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Holt Rank #1,918

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1918 for Holt.

Is Holt or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Holt and Edson mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Holt and Edson boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.