Grant
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Grant is an Old French name meaning “tall” or “large”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.99% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Grant
Grant is a name of Old French (French) origin, based on the descriptor 'grand', meaning tall, large, or great. It was originally introduced to Britain as a nickname for an individual of imposing stature. Over time, it transitioned from a descriptive epithet into an established surname and eventually a given name.
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Gender Usage of the Name Grant
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Grant is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Grant
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Grant is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 1.4K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 20K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 6.8K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 18K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Grant ranked #542 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #767 in 2024 — an improvement of 225 places. Grant maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #55 in 1963. Its lowest recorded position was #767 in 2024. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -116 places (from #426 to #542).
Name StyleMethodology
Grant is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 1,380 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 1,621 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Grant
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- G — Boy Names Starting with G
- Ends with
- t — Boy Names Ending in “t”
Name AestheticMethodology
Grant is a single-syllable, abruptly ended name that sounds blunt and authoritative. Its usage is strongly tied to Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States and a major military commander. These factors combine to create a Strong & Powerful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Grant
Middle names used with GrantMethodology
Grant is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Grant Michael · Grant Alexander · Grant William · Grant Thomas · Grant EdwardView all 301 boy middle names.
- Total 676 middle names used with Grant
- 121 girl middle names used with Grant
- 237 unisex middle names used with Grant
Middle name suggestions for GrantMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Grant is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Grant Joseph · Grant Junior · Grant Gerald · Grant Justin · Grant Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Grant
Flower AssociationsMethodology
As one of the Flower-Inspired Boy Names, Grant also appears as the common name of Grant Duff's Iris (Iris grant-duffii Baker) in the Iridaceae family.
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 14 biological records matching the name Grant. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Grant
Sound Like Grant Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Granit · Corando · Grand
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Gary · Gregory · Gabriel · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Grant Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Robert · Scott · Albert · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Grant”
Dictionary Meaning of "Grant"Methodology
alternative form of grand
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How to Spell Grant in ASL
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