Holt vs Gannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,861 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-skinned, son of the fair one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Holt Rank #1,918

Gannon Rank #1,861

Gannon is more popular, ranked #1861 vs #1918 for Holt.

Is Holt or Gannon more popular?

Gannon is more popular, ranked #1861 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Holt and Gannon mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Gannon means "fair-skinned, son of the fair one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Holt and Gannon boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Gannon is primarily a boy name.