Grant vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#343
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Grant Rank #241
King Rank #343

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #343 for King.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grant ___

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

King ___

  • King James
  • King David
  • King Alexander
  • King Emmanuel
  • King Solomon
  • King Theodore

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grant

Reid Blake Claire Sloane Brooks

If you choose King

Major Duke Royal Prince Reign

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grant or King more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Grant and King mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Grant and King boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.

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