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The baby name Grant is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ɡrænt/ (GRANT); sometimes /ɡrɑːnt/ in some British accents.

Grant is English, Scottish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English, Scottish
Pronunciation: /ɡrænt/ (GRANT); sometimes /ɡrɑːnt/ in some British accents

What is the meaning of the name Grant ?

The baby name Grant is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ɡrænt/ (GRANT); sometimes /ɡrɑːnt/ in some British accents.

Grant is English, Scottish in Origin.

Grant is an English and Scottish surname-turned-given-name rooted in Anglo-Norman French grant/grand, meaning “great,” “large,” or “tall.” It began as a descriptive nickname for an imposing person and became a hereditary surname, later adopted as a concise first name. Archaic spellings include Graunt; related surnames are Grand and LeGrand in French. In Scottish Gaelic, the surname is often rendered as Grannd, though the modern given name typically keeps the English form. The name has few true variants and rarely uses nicknames.

Use as a personal name rose in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, where Ulysses S. Grant’s prominence boosted its appeal. It remained well used across the 20th century in anglophone countries and saw notable popularity in the 1980s–1990s. Grant conveys stature and capability, with overtones of generosity from its everyday English sense of “to bestow.” Its spare, one-syllable sound gives it a crisp, modern classic feel.

Grant has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Grant

Grant Imahara Actor · Born 1970 · United States Grant Imahara was an American actor and electrical engineer best known for his role on the television show MythBusters, where he used his expertise to test the validity of various myths and legends. He also worked on special effects for films like Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace and The Matrix Reloaded. Grant's contributions to science and entertainment made him a beloved figure in both fields. Saginaw Grant Actor · Born 1936 · United States Grant was a Native American character actor best known for roles in Breaking Bad, Community, and The Lone Ranger. He was also a musician, powwow dancer, motivational speaker, and the Hereditary Chief of the Sac and Fox Nation. Grant Show Actor · Born 1962 · United States Grant Show is an American actor best known for his role as Jake Hanson on the popular TV series Melrose Place. He has also appeared in other television shows like Dynasty and Devious Maids. Born in 1962, Show has had a successful career in the entertainment industry, particularly in television dramas.
Grant Bowler Actor · Born 1968 · Australia Grant Bowler is an Australian actor best known for his role as Nolan in the TV series Defiance. He also gained recognition for his performances in Ugly Betty and True Blood. Born in 1968, Bowler has had a diverse career in both television and film. Grant Hart Musician · Born 1961 · United States Grant Hart was an influential American musician best known as the drummer and co-songwriter for the punk rock band Hüsker Dü. The band gained prominence in the 1980s with albums like 'Zen Arcade' and 'New Day Rising'. After Hüsker Dü, Hart pursued a solo career and formed the band Nova Mob. Grant Withers Actor · Born 1905 · United States Grant Withers was an American film actor best known for his work in movies during the silent era and early sound era. Born Granville Gustavus Withers, he began appearing in motion pictures in the final years of silent film and built a career in Hollywood through the 1920s and 1930s.

Grant – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2009 #1 — 756
FJ 0 #6 1 374
BW 0 #19 1 960
NA 0 #30 4 2,537
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
CN 0 #81 6 3,857
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
JM 0 #91 3 3,714
ZA 0 #100 455 14,421
QA 0 #102 5 7,011
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
CY Boys 0 #127 5 3,473
BN Boys 0 #135 5 6,332
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BW Boys 0 #151 4 4,685
CR 0 #159 7 5,526
AE 0 #168 10 10,220
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
Sweden Boys 2019 #183 2 1,462
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
RU 0 #189 6 3,641
ZA Boys 0 #205 3,137 25,619
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
TW Boys 0 #207 35 7,111
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
NA Boys 0 #217 19 6,830
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
United States Boys 2024 #227 1,453 7,044
MO Boys 0 #228 7 5,842
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
GH 0 #245 4 5,396
NG 0 #253 12 5,926
SG 0 #259 11 11,010
JM Boys 0 #261 12 6,876
Canada Boys 2024 #270 37 2,588
JM Girls 0 #270 9 7,507
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
CN Boys 0 #283 37 9,639
JP Boys 0 #287 11 7,909
KZ Boys 0 #291 6 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #299 7 6,530
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
GH Boys 0 #313 33 8,138
DK Boys 0 #324 9 7,401
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
PL Boys 0 #337 4 6,459
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
HK 0 #351 7 8,483
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
France Boys 1997 #361 6 2,021
PH Boys 0 #363 21 11,440
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
MU Boys 0 #364 6 8,477
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
RU Boys 0 #393 113 12,621
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
CR Boys 0 #412 76 10,188
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
Spain 0 #442 11 2,326
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
HK Boys 0 #481 47 12,905
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
PA Boys 0 #502 4 9,305
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
IR Boys 0 #560 6 10,162
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
CM Boys 0 #572 4 12,054
BH 0 #583 5 17,937
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
IL Boys 0 #621 5 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
SG Boys 0 #643 55 17,960
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
Finland Boys 2026 #673 10 3,552
QA Boys 0 #684 24 18,093
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
IT 0 #704 11 4,183
NG Boys 0 #740 217 16,906
NG Girls 0 #764 23 15,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
EG Boys 0 #863 24 15,035
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
OM Boys 0 #865 17 17,948
United States Girls 2019 #908 5 8,965
Spain Boys 0 #910 21 5,610
NL Boys 0 #921 31 5,873
PE Boys 0 #922 5 14,506
Germany Boys 0 #935 18 5,697
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,027 7 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,049 44 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,095 17 25,439
MA 0 #1,118 11 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,123 19 25,928
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
TR 0 #1,246 9 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,408 64 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,585 30 28,008

Grant is popular in 72 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
United States
New York City (White, non-Hispanic), United States
Ireland

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People also ask about Grant

Grant is predominantly a boy's name.
Grant is a one syllable name, pronounced /ɡrænt/ (GRANT); sometimes /ɡrɑːnt/ in some British accents.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Grantt, Granth, Grantley and Grantham.
Across languages, Grant has these equivalents: Magnus (Latin/Scandinavian: 'great'), Grand (French word-equivalent meaning 'large/great').
Yes, very popular — Grant ranked #1 in Ireland in 2009, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Grant ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2009).
Grant's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #271 in 2014 to #270 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 6 notable people named Grant are in our database, including Grant Imahara (Actor), Saginaw Grant (Actor), Grant Show (Actor).