Grant vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Grant Rank #241

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Grant or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Dean mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Grant and Dean boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.