#2412024 rank
1997peak year
126,187babies named Grant since 1880
▼ 27%5-year trend
Grant popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Grant mean?
A Scottish and English surname from Anglo-Norman grant 'tall, large', famously held by Ulysses S. Grant. A crisp given name since the 19th century.
OriginScottish
Syllables1
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Grant
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Famous Grants
- Ulysses S. Grant, US president
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