Holt vs Ellison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

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Holt Rank #1,918

Ellison Rank #2,058

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Is Holt or Ellison more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Holt and Ellison mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Holt and Ellison boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.