Grant vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

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Grant Rank #241

Simon Rank #251

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Grant or Simon more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Grant and Simon mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Grant and Simon boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.