Grant vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Grant Rank #241
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #241 for Grant.

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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Grant

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If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grant or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Liam mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Grant and Liam boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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