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Grant is a masculine name used in English and Scottish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an English and Scottish surname that was derived from Norman French grand meaning ‘great, large’. A famous bearer of the surname was Ulysses Grant (1822-1885), the commander of the Union forces during the American Civil War who later served as president." It ranked #228 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an English and Scottish surname that was derived from Norman French grand meaning ‘great, large’. A famous bearer of the surname was Ulysses Grant (1822-1885), the commander of the Union forces during the American Civil War who later served as president. The entry lists its usage as English, Scottish.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Grant ranked #228 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #228 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Grant mean?
Grant means "great, large", according to Behind the Name.
Is Grant a popular name?
Grant ranked #228 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Grant a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Grant appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Grant — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
