Grant

Rank 220th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Grant was 220th most popular baby name for boys and 414th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,663 babies were named Grant in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,020 babies in the United States were named Grant. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.5% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Grant is around 26 to 29 years old.

The name "Grant" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Grant is .

Grant Meaning & Origin

The name Grant comes from an Old English word "grand" meaning "great", and it may also evoke a sense of generosity and giving from the English term "to grant".

The name Grant is described as generous, resilient and commanding.

Pronunciation

Grant is pronounced grant in English. The name Grant has 5 letters and 1 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Grant

Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, is perhaps the most famous bearer of the name 'Grant'. Despite having a name associated with power and prestige, he was known for his humility and was notably embarrassed by the attention he received for his achievements.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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