Grant vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Grant Rank #241

Emerson Rank #270

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Grant or Emerson more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Grant and Emerson mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Grant and Emerson boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.