Holden vs Rome

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

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Rome

Boy #454 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Rome, the Eternal City"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#454
Total SSA Count
688
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Holden Rank #281
Rome Rank #454

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 vs #454 for Rome.

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

Rome ___

  • Rome James
  • Rome Alexander
  • Rome Michael
  • Rome Anthony
  • Rome Sebastian
  • Rome Julian

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Holden

Hudson Parker Wren Sloane Sawyer

If you choose Rome

Milan Paris Venice Atlas Cairo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holden or Rome more popular?

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 compared to Rome at #454 in the United States.

What do Holden and Rome mean?

Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin). Rome means "from Rome, the Eternal City" (Latin origin).

Are Holden and Rome boy or girl names?

Holden is primarily a boy name. Rome is primarily a boy name.

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