Holt vs Sylvan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

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Holt Rank #1,918

Sylvan Rank #1,905

Sylvan is more popular, ranked #1905 vs #1918 for Holt.

Is Holt or Sylvan more popular?

Sylvan is more popular, ranked #1905 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Holt and Sylvan mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Sylvan means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin).

Are Holt and Sylvan boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Sylvan is primarily a boy name.