Holt vs Sheldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Holt Rank #1,918

Sheldon Rank #1,966

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #1966 for Sheldon.

Is Holt or Sheldon more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Sheldon at #1966 in the United States.

What do Holt and Sheldon mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Holt and Sheldon boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Sheldon is primarily a boy name.