Elliot vs Grant

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

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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

Elliot Rank #150
Grant Rank #241

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 vs #241 for Grant.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elliot ___

  • Elliot James
  • Elliot Thomas
  • Elliot Gray
  • Elliot Reed
  • Elliot Cole
  • Elliot Blue

Grant ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Elliot

Oliver Jasper Nora Phoebe Emmett

If you choose Grant

Reid Blake Claire Sloane Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Grant more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Grant mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Elliot and Grant boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.

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