Holt vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

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Holt Rank #1,918

Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1918 for Holt.

Is Holt or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Holt and Mayer mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Holt and Mayer boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.