Holt vs Evans

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Evan"

Origin: Welsh

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Holt Rank #1,918

Evans Rank #1,880

Evans is more popular, ranked #1880 vs #1918 for Holt.

Is Holt or Evans more popular?

Evans is more popular, ranked #1880 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Holt and Evans mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Evans means "son of Evan" (Welsh origin).

Are Holt and Evans boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Evans is primarily a boy name.