Grant vs Maretha

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maretha

Girl #66,965 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lady, mistress of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,965
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mare, Marty, Reta

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Grant Rank #241
Maretha Rank #66,965

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #66965 for Maretha.

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

Maretha ___

  • Maretha Ann
  • Maretha Jean
  • Maretha Lee
  • Maretha Rose
  • Maretha Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grant

Reid Blake Claire Sloane Brooks

If you choose Maretha

Bertha Loretta Laverne Clarence Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grant or Maretha more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Maretha at #66965 in the United States.

What do Grant and Maretha mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Maretha means "lady, mistress of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Grant and Maretha boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Maretha is primarily a girl name.

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