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Grant
BoyScottish, French· “large, tall”
- Meaning
- large, tall
- Origin
- Scottish, French
- Pronunciation
- GRANT
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #228
- US babies 2025
- 1,555
- Best rank
- #115 (1997)
- Peak year
- 1997
Meaning and origin of Grant
Grant is a Scottish and French name that means “large, tall”.
Grant began as a Scottish surname, derived from the Norman French grand or grant, "large, tall." It was probably first a nickname for a big person, or used to tell apart an older and younger person with the same name. Clan Grant is one of the Highland clans, and in the United States the name is strongly associated with Ulysses S. Grant, general and president. As a given name, Grant became popular in the twentieth century and was helped by the actor Cary Grant. It is short, strong and dependable, and it also fits comfortably as a middle name.
Popularity over time
Grant has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #115 in 1997, the same year it reached its highest count of 3,315 babies. In 2025, 1,555 babies were named Grant, and it ranked #228 nationally. That is 34% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #282 in 1920, #317 in 1950, #217 in 1980, #123 in 2000, #155 in 2010, and #228 in 2025. Of the 136,462 US boys named Grant since records began, 21% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 25,457 babies. Since 2010, 33,557 more have been named Grant.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Collin, Devon, Ricardo, Malik, and Chance.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Grant ranked highest in New Hampshire, Maine, and Wisconsin.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | #78 | 20 |
| Maine | #113 | 12 |
| Wisconsin | #119 | 51 |
| West Virginia | #135 | 15 |
| Virginia | #138 | 65 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Grant is usually pronounced GRANT, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with G and ends in “-nt”.
Middle names for Grant
A few middle names that flow with Grant: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Grant
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Grant mean?
Grant is a Scottish and French name that means “large, tall”.
What is the origin of the name Grant?
Grant has Scottish and French roots. Grant began as a Scottish surname, derived from the Norman French grand or grant, "large, tall." It was probably first a nickname for a big person, or used to tell apart an older and younger person with the same name.
Is Grant a popular name?
Yes. Grant ranked #228 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Grant a boy or girl name?
Grant is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Grant?
Grant is usually pronounced GRANT. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings