Grant vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Grant Rank #241

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Grant or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Ian mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Grant and Ian boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.