Grant vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

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Grant Rank #241

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Grant or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and August mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Grant and August boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.