Holt vs Roderick

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 #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Holt Rank #1,918

Roderick Rank #1,904

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #1918 for Holt.

Is Holt or Roderick more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Holt and Roderick mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Holt and Roderick boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.