Holt vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Holt Rank #1,918

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 vs #1918 for Holt.

Is Holt or Ignatius more popular?

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Holt and Ignatius mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Holt and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.