Holton
Meaning
"from the hollow farm"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,046
- Total SSA Count
- 40
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Holt
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from the hollow farm"
Origin: Old English
"tough, strong, resilient"
Origin: English
Holton is more popular, ranked #3046 vs #3138 for Tuff.
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Holton is more popular, ranked #3046 compared to Tuff at #3138 in the United States.
Holton means "from the hollow farm" (Old English origin). Tuff means "tough, strong, resilient" (English origin).
Holton is primarily a boy name. Tuff is primarily a boy name.