Grant vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Grant Rank #241

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Grant or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Alan mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Grant and Alan boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.