Holt vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Holt Rank #1,918

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1918 for Holt.

Is Holt or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Holt and Lyon mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Holt and Lyon boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.