Grant Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: While predominantly Scottish, the name Grant is used across various cultures and countries, showcasing its universal appeal.

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A Deep Dive

Grant Overview

Meaning

Great, big, tall

Gender

Boy

Origin

English, French, Scottish

Etymology

Derived from the Old English and Old French word “graunt,” meaning “great” or “tall.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ɡrænt/

Popularity

Grant enjoys recognition in English-speaking countries, especially in the USA and Canada. In 2023, Grant ranked #195 for boys in the USA, showcasing its steady appeal.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

5 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Classic, Cool, Short

Associated Traits

Reliable, dignified, confident
A Deep Dive

Grant Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Grantham, Granville, Grantley, Grandon, Grantly

Common Nicknames

Grantie, G-Man, Granty

Diminutives

Gran, Gant, Ganny, G

Famous People

  • Grant Gustin
    (American Actor)
  • Grant Hill
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Grant Morrison
    (Scottish Writer)
  • Grant Imahara
    (American Engineer)
  • Grant Wood
    (American Painter)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Grant Ward
    ("Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," TV Series)
  • "Grantchester"
    (TV Series)
  • Grant Gustin
    ("The Flash," TV Series)
  • Grant Mitchell
    ("EastEnders," TV Series)
  • "Grant"
    (Miniseries)
  • Grant Morrison
    (Comic Books)

Places

  • Grant Park
    (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
  • Grant City
    (Staten Island, New York, USA)
  • Grant Town
    (West Virginia, USA)
  • Grant River
    (Wisconsin, USA)
  • Grant Street
    (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Grant?

Grant means “great” or “large.” People named Grant often live up to the name, showing generosity and strength. They might even be natural leaders, but with a kind heart too.

What Is the Origin of The Name Grant?

The name Grant has Scottish origins, derived from the Old French word “graund,” meaning “great” or “large.” It was originally a surname before becoming a popular first name.

Grant Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Grant in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2122021#2202022#2282023
Top 3 Rankings#1151997#1161995#1191996

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Grant

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023228
(-8 from 2022)
1539
(-131 from 2022)
0.08405
2022220
(-8 from 2021)
1670
(-119 from 2021)
0.08916
2021212
(+1 from 2020)
1789
(+21 from 2020)
0.09548
2020213
(-15 from 2019)
1768
(-213 from 2019)
0.09558
2019198
(-14 from 2018)
1981
(-186 from 2018)
0.10308
2018184
(-11 from 2017)
2167
(-126 from 2017)
0.11149
2017173
(-2 from 2016)
2293
(-58 from 2016)
0.11586
2016171
(+6 from 2015)
2351
(-10 from 2015)
0.11606
2015177
(-22 from 2014)
2361
(-285 from 2014)
0.11548
2014155
(+14 from 2013)
2646
(+227 from 2013)
0.12912
2013169
(-6 from 2012)
2419
(-50 from 2012)
0.11971
2012163
(-12 from 2011)
2469
(-72 from 2011)
0.12167
2011151
(+4 from 2010)
2541
(+4 from 2010)
0.12509
2010155
(-10 from 2009)
2537
(-191 from 2009)
0.12349
2009145
(-2 from 2008)
2728
(-138 from 2008)
0.12862
2008143
(+18 from 2007)
2866
(+298 from 2007)
0.13144
2007161
(-6 from 2006)
2568
(-120 from 2006)
0.11593
2006155
(-1 from 2005)
2688
(+30 from 2005)
0.12261
2005154
(-13 from 2004)
2658
(-156 from 2004)
0.12494
2004141
(-4 from 2003)
2814
(-103 from 2003)
0.13315
2003137
(-10 from 2002)
2917
(-160 from 2002)
0.13883
2002127
(+8 from 2001)
3077
(+153 from 2001)
0.14889
2001135
(-12 from 2000)
2924
(-250 from 2000)
0.14136
2000123
(+5 from 1999)
3174
(+235 from 1999)
0.15199
1999128
(-1 from 1998)
2939
(-75 from 1998)
0.14414
1998127
(-12 from 1997)
3014
(-301 from 1997)
0.14865
1997115
(+4 from 1996)
3315
(+110 from 1996)
0.16593
1996119
(-3 from 1995)
3205
(-1 from 1995)
0.15995
1995116
(+36 from 1994)
3206
(+929 from 1994)
0.15939
1994152
(-1 from 1993)
2277
(+117 from 1993)
0.11171
1993151
(+16 from 1992)
2160
(+249 from 1992)
0.10457
1992167
(+14 from 1991)
1911
(+178 from 1991)
0.09104
1991181
(+2 from 1990)
1733
(+38 from 1990)
0.08176
1990183
(-3 from 1989)
1695
(+15 from 1989)
0.07876
1989180
(-8 from 1988)
1680
(+55 from 1988)
0.08015
1988172
(+3 from 1987)
1625
(+61 from 1987)
0.08116
1987175
(+4 from 1986)
1564
(+80 from 1986)
0.08020
1986179
(-13 from 1985)
1484
(-167 from 1985)
0.07722
1985166
(+3 from 1984)
1651
(+62 from 1984)
0.08579
1984169
(-2 from 1983)
1589
(+38 from 1983)
0.08467
1983167
(+44 from 1982)
1551
(+382 from 1982)
0.08323
1982211
(+11 from 1981)
1169
(+68 from 1981)
0.06194
1981222
(-5 from 1980)
1101
(-6 from 1980)
0.05912
1980217
(+9 from 1979)
1107
(+98 from 1979)
0.05968
1979226
(+23 from 1978)
1009
(+192 from 1978)
0.05633
1978249
(+21 from 1977)
817
(+92 from 1977)
0.04782
1977270
No change from 1976
725
(+7 from 1976)
0.04241
1976270
(-2 from 1975)
718
(-2 from 1975)
0.04398
1975268
(+33 from 1974)
720
(+104 from 1974)
0.04438
1974301
(+3 from 1973)
616
(+41 from 1973)
0.03779
1973304
(+14 from 1972)
575
(-2 from 1972)
0.03563
1972318
(-19 from 1971)
577
(-84 from 1971)
0.03447
1971299
(-28 from 1970)
661
(-121 from 1970)
0.03636
1970271
(+24 from 1969)
782
(+124 from 1969)
0.04105
1969295
(+21 from 1968)
658
(+85 from 1968)
0.03597
1968316
(-9 from 1967)
573
(-4 from 1967)
0.03227
1967307
(-12 from 1966)
577
(-49 from 1966)
0.03243
1966295
(+7 from 1965)
626
(+7 from 1965)
0.03444
1965302
(+1 from 1964)
619
(-51 from 1964)
0.03267
1964303
(-27 from 1963)
670
(-110 from 1963)
0.03305
1963276
(+2 from 1962)
780
(+9 from 1962)
0.03778
1962278
(-3 from 1961)
771
(-41 from 1961)
0.03668
1961275
(+18 from 1960)
812
(+94 from 1960)
0.03765
1960293
(+27 from 1959)
718
(+129 from 1959)
0.03316
1959320
(-7 from 1958)
589
(+2 from 1958)
0.02719
1958313
(-15 from 1957)
587
(-52 from 1957)
0.02724
1957298
(+2 from 1956)
639
(+26 from 1956)
0.02919
1956300
(-10 from 1955)
613
(+3 from 1955)
0.02856
1955290
(-8 from 1954)
610
(-11 from 1954)
0.02918
1954282
(+18 from 1953)
621
(+70 from 1953)
0.03001
1953300
(+3 from 1952)
551
(+1 from 1952)
0.02752
1952303
(+6 from 1951)
550
(+46 from 1951)
0.02787
1951309
(+8 from 1950)
504
(+35 from 1950)
0.02636
1950317
(-3 from 1949)
469
(+4 from 1949)
0.02579
1949314
(+13 from 1948)
465
(+46 from 1948)
0.02580
1948327
(-4 from 1947)
419
(-32 from 1947)
0.02350
1947323
(+3 from 1946)
451
(+63 from 1946)
0.02428
1946326
(-5 from 1945)
388
(+45 from 1945)
0.02351
1945321
(-15 from 1944)
343
(-47 from 1944)
0.02501
1944306
(-5 from 1943)
390
(-27 from 1943)
0.02807
1943301
(+3 from 1942)
417
(+14 from 1942)
0.02867
1942304
(-5 from 1941)
403
(+30 from 1941)
0.02862
1941299
(+15 from 1940)
373
(+56 from 1940)
0.02972
1940314
(+9 from 1939)
317
(+27 from 1939)
0.02672
1939323
(+6 from 1938)
290
(+5 from 1938)
0.02559
1938329
(-2 from 1937)
285
(+10 from 1937)
0.02508
1937327
(+15 from 1936)
275
(+24 from 1936)
0.02515
1936342
(-22 from 1935)
251
(-37 from 1935)
0.02358
1935320
(+9 from 1934)
288
(+17 from 1934)
0.02693
1934329
(+5 from 1933)
271
(+18 from 1933)
0.02552
1933334
(-1 from 1932)
253
(-18 from 1932)
0.02480
1932333
(+4 from 1931)
271
(+10 from 1931)
0.02522
1931337
(-20 from 1930)
261
(-43 from 1930)
0.02440
1930317
(+4 from 1929)
304
(+8 from 1929)
0.02691
1929321
(-2 from 1928)
296
(-13 from 1928)
0.02672
1928319
(-11 from 1927)
309
(-38 from 1927)
0.02708
1927308
(+2 from 1926)
347
(+14 from 1926)
0.02986
1926310
(-13 from 1925)
333
(-40 from 1925)
0.02907
1925297
(-1 from 1924)
373
(+5 from 1924)
0.03239
1924296
(-9 from 1923)
368
(-13 from 1923)
0.03148
1923287
(-11 from 1922)
381
(-36 from 1922)
0.03365
1922276
(-2 from 1921)
417
(+6 from 1921)
0.03706
1921274
(+8 from 1920)
411
(+20 from 1920)
0.03612
1920282
(-18 from 1919)
391
(-15 from 1919)
0.03552
1919264
(-10 from 1918)
406
(-29 from 1918)
0.03999
1918254
(-2 from 1917)
435
(+37 from 1917)
0.04148
1917252
(+21 from 1916)
398
(+47 from 1916)
0.04149
1916273
(-21 from 1915)
351
(-6 from 1915)
0.03802
1915252
(+22 from 1914)
357
(+104 from 1914)
0.04053
1914274
(+16 from 1913)
253
(+67 from 1913)
0.03703
1913290
(-19 from 1912)
186
(+17 from 1912)
0.03469
1912271
(+64 from 1911)
169
(+102 from 1911)
0.03743
1911335
(-91 from 1910)
67
(-29 from 1910)
0.02776
1910244
(+52 from 1909)
96
(+37 from 1909)
0.04604
1909296
(-61 from 1908)
59
(-20 from 1908)
0.03336
1908235
(+2 from 1907)
79
(+4 from 1907)
0.04749
1907237
(+9 from 1906)
75
(+11 from 1906)
0.04729
1906246
No change from 1905
64
(+1 from 1905)
0.04442
1905246
(+3 from 1904)
63
(+5 from 1904)
0.04398
1904249
(-17 from 1903)
58
(-3 from 1903)
0.04188
1903232
(+20 from 1902)
61
(+7 from 1902)
0.04717
1902252
(+3 from 1901)
54
(+9 from 1901)
0.04068
1901255
(-37 from 1900)
45
(-37 from 1900)
0.03893
1900218
(+56 from 1899)
82
(+42 from 1899)
0.05058
1899274
(-30 from 1898)
40
(-12 from 1898)
0.03472
1898244
(-45 from 1897)
52
(-20 from 1897)
0.03936
1897199
(+13 from 1896)
72
(+1 from 1896)
0.05904
1896212
(-20 from 1895)
71
(-6 from 1895)
0.05501
1895192
(+23 from 1894)
77
(+15 from 1894)
0.06080
1894215
(+14 from 1893)
62
(+7 from 1893)
0.04964
1893229
(-10 from 1892)
55
(-9 from 1892)
0.04544
1892219
(-8 from 1891)
64
(+8 from 1891)
0.04869
1891211
(-8 from 1890)
56
(-9 from 1890)
0.05125
1890203
(+63 from 1889)
65
(+26 from 1889)
0.05430
1889266
(-4 from 1888)
39
(-6 from 1888)
0.03276
1888262
(-35 from 1887)
45
(-3 from 1887)
0.03464
1887227
(-33 from 1886)
48
(-21 from 1886)
0.04391
1886194
(+12 from 1885)
69
(+10 from 1885)
0.05796
1885206
(+59 from 1884)
59
(+18 from 1884)
0.05089
1884265
(+24 from 1883)
41
(+9 from 1883)
0.03340
1883289
(-22 from 1882)
32
(-9 from 1882)
0.02845
1882267
(+6 from 1881)
41
(+8 from 1881)
0.03360
1881273
(-48 from 1880)
33
(-19 from 1880)
0.03048
1880225
First SSA data recorded
52
First SSA data recorded
0.04392

American States Popularity Rankings for Grant

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2762021#3272022#3182023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3072021#3482022#3792023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1152021#1592022#1392023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1732021#1822022#2122023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1642021#1372022#1402023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1672021#1742022#1932023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2652021#1642022#2432023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1702021#2232022#1502023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2072021#2592022#2732023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1412021#1582022#1752023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2732021#2712022#2702023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1382021#1152022#1102023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2572021#2402022#2662023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2072021#1782022#2372023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2602021#2472022#2812023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1812021#1542022#2082023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1052021#1432022#1392023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1252021#1902022#1882023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2912021#2482022#2322023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1892021#2062022#1982023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1922021#2432022#2972023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1822021#2652022#2872023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2622021#1802022#2122023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2112021#2512022#1262023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2822021#3162022#4092023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1532021#1792022#1852023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3262021#2552022#3232023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2242021#2242022#2792023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2322021#2292022#3552023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2432021#2342022#2802023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1772021#1822022#1972023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2772021#2412022#2172023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1302021#872022#2152023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1742021#3312022#3382023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1732021#1722022#1172023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3262021#2782022#3192023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1542021#1372022#1392023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1572020#1822022#1922023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2412006#2392011#1912014

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2742021#1322022#1452023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3752021#3472022#5302023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1502020#2132021#2422023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1092020#1262022#1362023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4032019#3492020#3272022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1402021#1552022#1852023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2162019#1892020#1042021

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1212020#1612022#1632023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1892021#1862022#942023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1032018#802021#1102023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1642020#2172021#2262022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1201984#1322002#1082020

Popularity Rankings for Grant in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#711988#821989#751990

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2771999#2642004#3412006

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2701998#2942001#3792003

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3882020#5332021#3562022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4642019#3722021#4722022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3791999#4512002#7012009

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8501996#7462001#8262017

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7612003#7492004#7662005

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Grant a Name for Boys or Girls?

Traditionally, Grant is a male name, emphasizing qualities of strength and leadership commonly attributed to boys.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Grant

Grant in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Grant Gustin (Actor, born 1990): An American actor best recognized for playing Barry Allen in the TV series "The Flash."
  • Grant Hill (Basketball Player, born 1972): An American former professional basketball player and co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks.
  • Grant Morrison (Writer, born 1960): A Scottish comic book writer and playwright known for his work on "Batman" and "All-Star Superman."
  • Grant Imahara (Engineer, 1970–2020): An American electrical engineer and television host best known for his work on "MythBusters."
  • Grant Wood (Painter, 1891–1942): An American painter famous for his iconic work "American Gothic."
  • Grant Cardone (Entrepreneur, born 1958): An American entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and author known for his expertise in sales and real estate.
  • Grant Tinker (Television Executive, 1926–2016): An American television executive who was the co-founder of MTM Enterprises and a former chairman of NBC.
  • Grant Show (Actor, born 1962): An American actor best known for his role in the TV series "Melrose Place."
  • Grant Fuhr (Hockey Player, born 1962): A Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender and a Hockey Hall of Fame inductee.
  • Grant Ward ("Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," 2013 TV Series): A complex character who starts as a trusted S.H.I.E.L.D. agent but later reveals his allegiance to Hydra.
  • "Grantchester" (2014 TV Series): Follows a detective vicar, Sidney Chambers, as he solves crimes in the village of Grantchester.
  • Grant Gustin ("The Flash," 2014 TV Series): Portrays Barry Allen, a forensic scientist who gains super-speed and becomes the hero known as The Flash.
  • Grant Mitchell ("EastEnders," 1985 TV Series): A tough character in this long-running British soap opera, known for his volatile relationships and criminal activities.
  • "Grant" (2020 Miniseries): A historical docudrama that explores the life of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States.
  • Grant Morrison (Comic Books): A renowned comic book writer known for their work on titles like "Batman," "All-Star Superman," and "The Invisibles."
  • Grant Taylor ("Facing the Giants," 2006 Film): A high school football coach who turns his team's fortunes around through faith and perseverance.
  • "Grant County Series" (Novel Series by Karin Slaughter): A crime thriller series centered around medical examiner Sara Linton and her ex-husband, police chief Jeffrey Tolliver.
  • Grant Park (Chicago, Illinois, USA): A large urban park in Chicago, often referred to as "Chicago's front yard," hosting many public events and art installations.
  • Grant City (Staten Island, New York, USA): A residential neighborhood on Staten Island, known for its suburban character and proximity to the Staten Island Railway.
  • Grant Town (West Virginia, USA): A small town in Marion County, West Virginia, historically a coal mining community.
  • Grant River (Wisconsin, USA): A tributary of the Mississippi River in Wisconsin, offering scenic views and recreational opportunities.
  • Grant Street (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA): A major street in downtown Pittsburgh, lined with important civic buildings and corporate headquarters.
  • Grant Lake (California, USA): A reservoir in Mono County, California, popular for fishing and boating.
  • Grant Village (Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA): A developed area within Yellowstone National Park, providing lodging and visitor services.

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