Grant vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Grant Rank #241

Forrest Rank #408

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Grant or Forrest more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Grant and Forrest mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Grant and Forrest boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.