Large in size, degree, or importance; excellent
Derived from the Middle English and Old English word 'great', originally meaning big or coarse. In modern usage as a name, it is typically chosen as a virtue name or a bold word name signifying excellence and high status.
Less common today
Great isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,089 in 2017.
Professional basketball player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
