Holt vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

English American British

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French Louis

French English American

24 High Risk

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Holt Rank #1,918

Lou Rank #2,123

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Holt or Lou more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Holt and Lou mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Holt and Lou boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.