Elton vs Holt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elton

Boy #2,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"old settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,085
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El

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Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,918
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elton Rank #2,085
Holt Rank #1,918

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #2085 for Elton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elton ___

  • Elton John
  • Elton James
  • Elton Ray
  • Elton Dean
  • Elton Wayne
  • Elton Lee

Holt ___

  • Holt James
  • Holt William
  • Holt Edward
  • Holt Thomas
  • Holt River
  • Holt Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elton

Clifton Dalton Norma Gloria Perry

If you choose Holt

Wren Forrest Sloane Blythe Reed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elton or Holt more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Elton at #2085 in the United States.

What do Elton and Holt mean?

Elton means "old settlement" (Old English origin). Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin).

Are Elton and Holt boy or girl names?

Elton is primarily a boy name. Holt is primarily a boy name.

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