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Holt vs Koby

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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Koby

Boy #2,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,066
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Holt Rank #1,918
Koby Rank #2,066

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #2066 for Koby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holt or Koby more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Koby at #2066 in the United States.

What do Holt and Koby mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Koby means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Holt and Koby boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Koby is primarily a boy name.

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