Felix vs Grant

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Felix Rank #177
Grant Rank #241

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 vs #241 for Grant.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Felix ___

  • Felix James
  • Felix Oliver
  • Felix Theodore
  • Felix Hugo
  • Felix Edward
  • Felix Arthur

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 Felix

Oscar Jasper Violet Beatrice Hugo

If you choose Grant

Reid Blake Claire Sloane Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Grant more popular?

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Felix and Grant mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Felix and Grant boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.

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