Grant is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #4002 in 2022 with 4 recorded births. This places Grant in the bottom 36% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 307 births ranking #128. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 98.7%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 71,096 boys born was named Grant. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Grant is a concise surname name usually linked with the idea of greatness or height. Its clear, masculine sound gives it a no-nonsense strength.
The name entered first-name use from surname tradition and has long felt dependable in English-speaking countries. Its style is crisp and understated rather than flashy.