Holt vs Emile

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

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Holt Rank #1,918

Emile Rank #1,920

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #1920 for Emile.

Is Holt or Emile more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Emile at #1920 in the United States.

What do Holt and Emile mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Holt and Emile boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Emile is primarily a boy name.