Boy Name
Holt
Holt means “Copse, woodland”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Holt — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Copse, woodland", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Huldah is on your shortlist, Holt belongs in the same conversation.
Holt meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Copse, woodland
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Holt as H·O·L·T, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Holt is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Holt variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Holta, Holte, Holty.
- Nicknames: Holt works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Holt with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Holt middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Huldah, Hilda, Holden, Hilton, Holly — full picks on the sibling names for Holt guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Holt? Browse our names like Holt guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Holt
What does the name Holt mean?
Holt means "Copse, woodland". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Holt is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Holt?
The exact origin of Holt is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Holt?
Holt has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Holt a boy's or girl's name?
Holt is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Holt in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Holt sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Holt?
Names that share Holt's sound and style include Huldah, Hilda, Holden, Hilton, Holly.
What middle names pair well with Holt?
Good middle-name fits for Holt pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Holt is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Holt is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Holt?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Holt share its rhythm without rhyming — Huldah, Hilda, Holden all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.