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Holt vs Jed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,918
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Holt Rank #1,918
Jed Rank #1,993

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #1993 for Jed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holt or Jed more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Holt and Jed mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Holt and Jed boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.

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