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Holt vs Keyon

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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Keyon

Boy #2,025 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (via Eoin/John)"

Origin: Irish via American

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,025
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Holt Rank #1,918
Keyon Rank #2,025

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #2025 for Keyon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holt or Keyon more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Keyon at #2025 in the United States.

What do Holt and Keyon mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Keyon means "God is gracious (via Eoin/John)" (Irish via American origin).

Are Holt and Keyon boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Keyon is primarily a boy name.

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