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Holt vs Morris

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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Morris

Boy #1,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Moorish, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,873
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Holt Rank #1,918
Morris Rank #1,873

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 vs #1918 for Holt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holt or Morris more popular?

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Holt and Morris mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin).

Are Holt and Morris boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Morris is primarily a boy name.

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