Holt vs Kenton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal settlement, king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Holt Rank #1,918

Kenton Rank #2,115

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #2115 for Kenton.

Is Holt or Kenton more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Kenton at #2115 in the United States.

What do Holt and Kenton mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Holt and Kenton boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Kenton is primarily a boy name.