Granville

Granville is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Granville at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Granville

Granville belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Granville first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #330 in 1880, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 5,496 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Granville in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#330 in 1880
Peak year
1918
Babies named Granville in 2024
5
Total since 1880
5,496

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Granville mean?

The meaning of Granville is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Granville a boy or girl name?

Granville is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Granville?

Granville comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Granville?

Granville first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #330 in 1880, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].