Brian vs Grant

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Brian Rank #301

Grant Rank #241

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Brian or Grant more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Brian and Grant mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Brian and Grant boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.