Grant vs Louis

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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Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

Cultural Roots

French English German Spanish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#236
Total SSA Count
1,503
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lou, Louie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Grant Rank #241
Louis Rank #236

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 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

Louis ___

  • Louis James
  • Louis Arthur
  • Louis Henry
  • Louis William
  • Louis Theodore
  • Louis Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grant

Reid Blake Claire Sloane Brooks

If you choose Louis

Charlotte Eleanor Arthur Henry Theo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grant or Louis more popular?

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Louis mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin).

Are Grant and Louis boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Louis is primarily a boy name.

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