Josh vs Holt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josh

Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Josh Rank #1,742

Holt Rank #1,918

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 vs #1918 for Holt.

Is Josh or Holt more popular?

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Josh and Holt mean?

Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin).

Are Josh and Holt boy or girl names?

Josh is primarily a boy name. Holt is primarily a boy name.