Rip vs Holt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rip

Boy #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch

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Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Rip Rank #2,118

Holt Rank #1,918

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #2118 for Rip.

Is Rip or Holt more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Rip at #2118 in the United States.

What do Rip and Holt mean?

Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin). Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin).

Are Rip and Holt boy or girl names?

Rip is primarily a boy name. Holt is primarily a boy name.