Holden vs Jameson

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
Jameson Rank #118

Jameson is more popular, ranked #118 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

Jameson ___

  • Jameson Cole
  • Jameson Reid
  • Jameson Grey
  • Jameson Alexander
  • Jameson Lee
  • Jameson Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Holden

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If you choose Jameson

Harrison Jackson Emmaline Charlotte Sullivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holden or Jameson more popular?

Jameson is more popular, ranked #118 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Holden and Jameson mean?

Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin). Jameson means "son of James" (English origin).

Are Holden and Jameson boy or girl names?

Holden is primarily a boy name. Jameson is primarily a boy name.

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