ThinkabaraGrant: meaning and origin
Grant
“Tall, great”
About the name Grant
Grant is a boy’s name from the French tradition. Its meaning is “tall, great”. Names from French, elegant and soft — like Charlotte, Josephine, Beau and Louis.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More French names
- Andre 👦Manly, strong; the French form of Andrew · French
- Beau 👦Handsome · French
- Jules 🧒Youthful; a short form of Julian and Julia · French
- Louis 👦Famous warrior · French
- Remy 🧒Oarsman, from Reims · French
Sibling name ideas (French, girls)
- Charlotte 👧Free; the feminine form of Charles · French
- Claire 👧Clear, bright · French
- Eleanor 👧Light; from the medieval name Aliénor · French
- Eloise 👧Healthy, wide · French
- Genevieve 👧Woman of the people; the patron saint of Paris · French
More boy names starting with G
- Gabriel 👦God is my strength · Hebrew
- Gareth 👦Gentle; a knight of King Arthur · Welsh
- George 👦Farmer · Greek
- Gideon 👦Hewer, mighty warrior · Hebrew
- Giovanni 👦God is gracious · Italian
- Graham 👦Gravelly homestead · Scottish
- Grayson 👦Son of the gray-haired one · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Grant mean?
Grant is a name of French origin. It means: tall, great.
Is Grant a boy or girl name?
Grant is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Grant have?
Grant has 5 letters and about 1 syllable.