Holden vs Jace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#281
Total SSA Count
1,205
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Holdy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Holden Rank #281
Jace Rank #114

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 vs #281 for Holden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Holden ___

  • Holden James
  • Holden Cole
  • Holden William
  • Holden Thomas
  • Holden Gray
  • Holden Reed

Jace ___

  • Jace Alexander
  • Jace Michael
  • Jace William
  • Jace Thomas
  • Jace Owen
  • Jace Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Holden

Hudson Parker Wren Sloane Sawyer

If you choose Jace

Liam Caleb Mason Ava Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holden or Jace more popular?

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Holden and Jace mean?

Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin). Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin).

Are Holden and Jace boy or girl names?

Holden is primarily a boy name. Jace is primarily a boy name.

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