Grant vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Grant Rank #241

Eric Rank #252

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Grant or Eric more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Grant and Eric mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Grant and Eric boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.