Adam vs Grant

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ad

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Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#241
Total SSA Count
1,453
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gra, Gry, Grie

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Grant Rank #241

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #241 for Grant.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adam ___

  • Adam James
  • Adam Thomas
  • Adam Michael
  • Adam Joseph
  • Adam Robert
  • Adam William

Grant ___

  • Grant Thomas
  • Grant William
  • Grant Alexander
  • Grant James
  • Grant Edward
  • Grant Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adam

Eve Noah Sarah Isaac Rebecca

If you choose Grant

Reid Blake Claire Sloane Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Grant more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Adam and Grant mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Adam and Grant boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.

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