Grant

Meaning of Grant

Grant means "large" or "great." It originally referred to someone tall in stature.

Grant has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Grant

Grant is climbing again, up to #228 in 2025 from #241 in 2024 after peaking at #123 in 2000.

Notable people named Grant

• Grant Gustin
  Actor, The Flash television series
• Cary Grant
  Classic Hollywood actor
• Hugh Grant
  British actor, romantic comedies
• Grant Hill
  Former professional basketball player
• Horace Grant
  Former professional basketball player

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Questions about the name Grant

What does the name Grant mean?

Grant means grant means "large" or "great." it originally referred to someone tall in stature, and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Grant a boy's or a girl's name?

Grant is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Grant?

In 2025, Grant ranked #228 for boys, up from #241 the year before.

When was Grant most popular?

Grant peaked at #123 in 2000.