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BoyPronounced English /ˈɡɹænt/

Grant

A name meaning "great, large".

Quick answer

Grant is a boy name meaning "great, large".

Pronunciation: English /ˈɡɹænt/.

GenderBoy
Meaninggreat, large
PronunciationEnglish /ˈɡɹænt/

Meaning and history

From an English and Scottish surname that was derived from Norman French grand meaning "great, large". A famous bearer of the surname was Ulysses Grant (1822-1885), the commander of the Union forces during the American Civil War who later served as president. In America the name has often been given in his honour.

Notes and context

Usage: english, scottish