Grant vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Grant Rank #241

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Grant or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Maxwell mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Grant and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.