Flint vs Holt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,981
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fli, Fly, Flie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Flint Rank #1,981
Holt Rank #1,918

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #1981 for Flint.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flint ___

  • Flint James
  • Flint William
  • Flint Alexander
  • Flint Robert
  • Flint Henry
  • Flint Thomas

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 Flint

Slate River Blaze Stone Reed

If you choose Holt

Wren Forrest Sloane Blythe Reed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flint or Holt more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Flint and Holt mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin).

Are Flint and Holt boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Holt is primarily a boy name.

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