Holt vs Jarvis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Jarvis

Boy #2,024 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear servant"

Origin: Old Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,024
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jarv, Jay

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Popularity Comparison

Holt Rank #1,918
Jarvis Rank #2,024

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #2024 for Jarvis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Holt ___

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

Jarvis ___

  • Jarvis James
  • Jarvis Lee
  • Jarvis Anthony
  • Jarvis Eugene
  • Jarvis Wayne
  • Jarvis Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Holt

Wren Forrest Sloane Blythe Reed

If you choose Jarvis

Travis Darnell Marcus Leroy Latoya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holt or Jarvis more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Jarvis at #2024 in the United States.

What do Holt and Jarvis mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Jarvis means "spear servant" (Old Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Holt and Jarvis boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Jarvis is primarily a boy name.

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