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Grainger

♂ Boy

Pronounced GRAYN-jer /ˈɡreɪn.dʒər/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname, 'a farm bailiff; a keeper of the granary' (from Old French grangier, 'a farm steward'); an occupational surname-name; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: A keeper of the granary: Grainger is an English surname. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'GRAYN-jer').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname, 'a farm bailiff; a keeper of the granary' (from Old French grangier, 'a farm steward'); an occupational surname-name; we note the surname
U.S. rank (2024)#7919 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 152

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319992024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Grainger comes from the English surname, 'a farm bailiff; a keeper of the granary' (from Old French grangier, 'a farm steward'; an occupational surname-name; we note the surname). A crisp, classic name (said 'GRAYN-jer').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, a-keeper-of-the-granary at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Grainger means 'a farm bailiff; a keeper of the granary' (from Old French grangier, 'a farm steward') — a crisp, classic occupational surname-name (we note the surname; said 'GRAYN-jer').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Grainger — occupational surname

Variations

GrangerGrainge

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Grainger mean?

Grainger is an English surname, 'a farm bailiff; a keeper of the granary'. We note the surname.

How do you pronounce Grainger?

It's said GRAYN-jer /ˈɡreɪn.dʒər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Grainger a boy or girl name?

Grainger is a boy's name here.

How popular is Grainger?

Grainger is a very rare name in the U.S.

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