Grant vs Xander

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

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Popularity Comparison

Grant Rank #241
Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 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

Xander ___

  • Xander James
  • Xander Cole
  • Xander Reid
  • Xander Blake
  • Xander Grey
  • Xander Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grant

Reid Blake Claire Sloane Brooks

If you choose Xander

Zoe Luna Felix Axel Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grant or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Xander mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Grant and Xander boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.

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