Boy name guide

Holden name meaning, origin and style

Holden is a English surname name commonly associated with deep valley.

Origin

English surname

Meaning

deep valley

Say it

HOHL-dun

Choosing Holden

A literary surname choice with a thoughtful, slightly preppy character.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.