Holt vs Percival

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Holt Rank #1,918
Percival Rank #1,765

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #1918 for Holt.

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

Percival ___

  • Percival James
  • Percival Arthur
  • Percival Edward
  • Percival William
  • Percival Hugo
  • Percival Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Holt

Wren Forrest Sloane Blythe Reed

If you choose Percival

Gawain Lancelot Isolde Guinevere Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holt or Percival more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Holt and Percival mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Holt and Percival boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.

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