Grant vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Grant Rank #241

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Grant or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and River mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Grant and River boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.