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Holt vs Jules

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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Jules

Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,841
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Holt Rank #1,918
Jules Rank #1,841

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 vs #1918 for Holt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holt or Jules more popular?

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Holt and Jules mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin).

Are Holt and Jules boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Jules is primarily a boy name.

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