Holt vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

English American British

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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Holt Rank #1,918

Gene Rank #1,910

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #1918 for Holt.

Is Holt or Gene more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Holt and Gene mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Holt and Gene boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.