Grant vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Grant Rank #241

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Grant or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Ryan mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Grant and Ryan boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.