Holt vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

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Holt Rank #1,918

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1918 for Holt.

Is Holt or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Holt and Malcom mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Holt and Malcom boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.