Grant vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Grant Rank #241

Wells Rank #377

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Grant or Wells more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Grant and Wells mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Grant and Wells boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.