Boy
Old French / Scottish
1 syllable
Grant
GRANT
/ɡrænt/
"The great one" — a president's surname, a general's legacy, a strong first name
Grant comes from the Old French grand or the Anglo-Norman graunt meaning great or large. As a Scottish surname it was borne by the illustrious Grant clan. In the US, it is closely associated with Ulysses S. Grant, the Civil War general and 18th President. As a given name, Grant has a clean, confident quality that has made it a popular choice in America, particularly in the South.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesGrant
GenderBoy
OriginOld French / Scottish
Root WordGrand
MeaningGreat, large
PopularityCommon
Peak Year1998
Trend
→ Stable
About the Name Grant
Grant means great or large, from the Old French grand or Anglo-Norman graunt. As a Scottish clan name it denoted the grant (great) family.
Grant was most popular in the late 1990s and remains around rank 230 in the US. It is known for its clean, strong, one-syllable appeal.
Yes, Grant is primarily a Scottish surname adopted as a first name, following the tradition of other surnames like Blake, Dean, and Cole.
Grant Thomas, Grant William, Grant James, and Grant Alexander are all strong and naturally flowing combinations.
Grants are often described as dependable, ambitious, and straight-talking — the name projects confident leadership without ostentation.
Yes, Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th US President. Several parents have chosen Grant as a first name in honor of the Civil War general and president.
Personality of Grant
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Grant
Creativity
70%
Elegance
78%
Independence
84%
Intelligence
80%
Strength
88%
Warmth
74%
Famous People Named Grant
U
Ulysses S. Grant
Union general in the Civil War and 18th President of the United States
C
Cary Grant
Hollywood golden-age actor, North by Northwest and An Affair to Remember
H
Hugh Grant
British actor, Four Weddings and a Funeral and Love Actually
Middle Names for Grant
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Grant
Grant Thomas
Grant William
Grant James
Grant Alexander
Grant Lee
Grant Allen
Grant Edward
Grant Michael
Grant Christopher
Grant David
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History of Grant
1100
Grant established as a Scottish clan name from the Norman French grand
1822
Ulysses S. Grant born in Ohio; he will lead Union forces to victory in the Civil War
1904
Cary Grant born in Bristol; his fame makes Grant a byword for Hollywood charm
1998
Grant reaches peak US popularity as a given name around rank 130
Numerology & Symbolism of Grant
6
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
1
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Capricorn
8
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Navy Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Sodalite
🌸
Lucky Flower
Thistle
Grant Around the World
How Grant is written in different languages and scripts
غرانت
Arabic
グラント
Japanese
Грант
Russian
그랜트
Korean
格兰特
Chinese
Γκραντ
Greek
ग्रांट
Hindi
גְּרֵנְט
Hebrew
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