Grant vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Grant Rank #241

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Grant or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Nicholas mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Grant and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.