Holt vs Garrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

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Holt Rank #1,918

Garrison Rank #1,799

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 vs #1918 for Holt.

Is Holt or Garrison more popular?

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Holt and Garrison mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin).

Are Holt and Garrison boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Garrison is primarily a boy name.