Holt vs Joah

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

Joah

Boy #2,109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,109
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Holt Rank #1,918
Joah Rank #2,109

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #2109 for Joah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holt or Joah more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Joah at #2109 in the United States.

What do Holt and Joah mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Joah means "God is brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Holt and Joah boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Joah is primarily a boy name.

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