Grant vs Nolan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Boy #64 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Nuallán"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian

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Grant Rank #241

Nolan Rank #64

Nolan is more popular, ranked #64 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Grant or Nolan more popular?

Nolan is more popular, ranked #64 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Nolan mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Nolan means "descendant of Nuallán" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Grant and Nolan boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Nolan is primarily a boy name.