Grant Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Grant Name at a Glance

Name	Grant
Meaning	Originally a Scottish surname derived from the French 'grand', meaning tall or great. Now common both as a surname and given name. Famous bearer: American President Ulysses S. Grant.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Grant Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Grant means “Originally a Scottish surname derived from the French 'grand', meaning tall or great. Now common both as a surname and given name. Famous bearer: American President Ulysses S. Grant”. 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 Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish 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

When considering Grant for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.