Gantt
Old French · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Gantt
The given name 'Gantt' is an English surname-turned-first-name derived from the Old French word "gant," meaning "glove," likely referring to a maker or seller of gloves.
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Etymology
The given name 'Gantt' is an English surname-turned-first-name derived from the Old French word "gant," meaning "glove," likely referring to a maker or seller of gloves. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious association; notable historical context includes the American civil engineer Henry Gantt, inventor of the Gantt chart.
Gantt currently ranks #4,975 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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