Grant Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Grant Name at a Glance

Name	Grant
Meaning	'Bestow' or 'great; tall.' The American General and president Ulysses S. Grant. Surname.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Grant Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Grant means “'Bestow' or 'great; tall.' The American General and president Ulysses S. Grant. Surname”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Grant Name Origin

Our database records Grant under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Grant a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Grant is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Grant

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