Grant vs Olivia

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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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

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Popularity Comparison

Grant Rank #241
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grant

Reid Blake Claire Sloane Brooks

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grant or Olivia more popular?

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

What do Grant and Olivia mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Grant and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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