Grant vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Grant Rank #241

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Grant or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Jacob mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Grant and Jacob boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.