Grant vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Grant Rank #241

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Grant or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Alex mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Grant and Alex boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.