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Granville

♂ Boy

Pronounced GRAN-vil /ˈɡræn.vɪl/High

Meaning: From the English aristocratic surname Granville, itself from Norman French place names meaning 'big town' (grand + ville). Carried from surname into given-name use. Documented.Medium

In 30 seconds: A stately surname-name: Granville comes from Norman French for 'big town' (said 'GRAN-vil'). Distinguished and vintage.
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningFrom the English aristocratic surname Granville, itself from Norman French place names meaning 'big town' (grand + ville). Carried from surname into given-name use. Documented.
U.S. rank (2024)#12896 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,496

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818802024

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

Granville is an English surname from Norman French, 'big town' (grand + ville), borne by a noble family and later used as a given name. It carries a courtly, vintage air. A refined surname-style pick (said 'GRAN-vil').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. today, a distinguished heirloom name. Rare, stately, and classic.

Did you know? Granville traces to Norman French place names meaning 'big town' (grand + ville) — an aristocratic English surname that stepped into first-name use. A dignified, old-world pick (said 'GRAN-vil').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Granville — Norman French place-surname 'big town'; documented

Variations

GrenvilleGranvil

Nicknames

GranVanGranny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Granville mean?

Granville comes from Norman French place names meaning 'big town' (grand + ville), an English surname turned first name.

How do you pronounce Granville?

It's said GRAN-vil /ˈɡræn.vɪl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Granville a boy or girl name?

Granville is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Granville?

Granville is a rare, vintage name for boys in the U.S. today.

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