Gabriel vs Grant

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43
Total SSA Count
6,379
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

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Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#241
Total SSA Count
1,453
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43
Grant Rank #241

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #241 for Grant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Grant more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Grant mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Gabriel and Grant boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.

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