Grant Gould

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Grant Gould — great, tall
54K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Grant Gould is a name that combines French origins. The first name Grant is a masculine given name of French origin. Grant is an English given name derived from the French grand meaning 'tall' or 'large'. It was originally a nickname given to those with remarkable size. Notable people with the given name "Grant" include Grant Achatz (born 1974), American restaurateur Grant Achilles (born 1986), American baseball coach Grant Adam (born 1991), Scottish footballer Grant Adamson, Australian rugby league footballer Grant Adcox (1950–1989), American race car driver Grant Albrecht (born 1981), Canadian luger Grant D. The surname Gould: Gould is a surname, a variant of "Gold." Alexander Gould (born 1994), American actor Dana Gould (born 1964), American comedian and writer Desiree Gould (1945–2021), American actress Elliott Gould (born 1938), American actor Harold Gould (1923–2010), American actor James Nutcombe Gould (1849–1899), English stage actor Jason Gould (born 1966), American actor, writer and director Julia Gould (1824–1893), English-born stage actress and singer Kelly Gould (born 1999), American actress Mitzi Gould (1918–2004), American actress Nolan Gould, (born 1998), American actor Peter Gould, American television. Grant is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 54K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Grant reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Grant

Meaning: great, tall

French

Grant is an English given name derived from the French grand meaning 'tall' or 'large'. It was originally a nickname given to those with remarkable size. Notable people with the given name "Grant" include Grant Achatz (born 1974), American restaurateur Grant Achilles (born 1986), American baseball coach Grant Adam (born 1991), Scottish footballer Grant Adamson, Australian rugby league footballer Grant Adcox (1950–1989), American race car driver Grant Albrecht (born 1981), Canadian luger Grant D.

Surname: Gould

English

Gould is a surname, a variant of "Gold." Alexander Gould (born 1994), American actor Dana Gould (born 1964), American comedian and writer Desiree Gould (1945–2021), American actress Elliott Gould (born 1938), American actor Harold Gould (1923–2010), American actor James Nutcombe Gould (1849–1899), English stage actor Jason Gould (born 1966), American actor, writer and director Julia Gould (1824–1893), English-born stage actress and singer Kelly Gould (born 1999), American actress Mitzi Gould (1918–2004), American actress Nolan Gould, (born 1998), American actor Peter Gould, American television.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Grant is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Grant by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Grant Gould

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Grant Gould:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Grant?
The first name Grant originates from French. Grant is an English given name derived from the French grand meaning 'tall' or 'large'. It was originally a nickname given to those with remarkable size. Notable people with the given name "Grant" include Grant Achatz (born 1974), American restaurateur Grant Achilles (born 1986), American baseball coach Grant Adam (born 1991), Scottish footballer Grant Adamson, Australian rugby league footballer Grant Adcox (1950–1989), American race car driver Grant Albrecht (born 1981), Canadian luger Grant D.
When was Grant most popular?
The name Grant reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Gould?
The surname Gould originates from English. Gould is a surname, a variant of "Gold." Alexander Gould (born 1994), American actor Dana Gould (born 1964), American comedian and writer Desiree Gould (1945–2021), American actress Elliott Gould (born 1938), American actor Harold Gould (1923–2010), American actor James Nutcombe Gould (1849–1899), English stage actor Jason Gould (born 1966), American actor, writer and director Julia Gould (1824–1893), English-born stage actress and singer Kelly Gould (born 1999), American actress Mitzi Gould (1918–2004), American actress Nolan Gould, (born 1998), American actor Peter Gould, American television.
What are the origins of the name Grant Gould?
The name Grant Gould combines two different traditions: the first name Grant has French roots, while the surname Gould originates from English.
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