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Gresham

♂ Boy

Pronounced GRESH-um /ˈɡrɛʃ.əm/High

Meaning: From the English surname Gresham, taken from a Norfolk place name meaning 'grazing homestead' or 'homestead where grass grows' (Old English graes + ham). Carried into given-name use. Documented.Medium

In 30 seconds: A rugged surname-name: Gresham means 'grazing homestead' (said 'GRESH-um'). Earthy, English, and handsome.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Gresham, taken from a Norfolk place name meaning 'grazing homestead' or 'homestead where grass grows' (Old English graes + ham). Carried into given-name use. Documented.
U.S. rank (2024)#12900 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 159

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419182024

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

Gresham is an English surname from a Norfolk place name meaning 'grazing homestead' (graes + ham). It is linked to the merchant Sir Thomas Gresham, founder of London's Royal Exchange. A grounded surname-style pick (said 'GRESH-um').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., a strong, land-rooted name. Rare, earthy, and distinguished.

Did you know? Gresham began as a Norfolk place name — 'grazing homestead,' from Old English graes and ham — and is tied to the Tudor financier Sir Thomas Gresham. An earthy, distinguished pick (said 'GRESH-um').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Gresham — English place-surname 'grazing homestead'; documented

Variations

Gresholm

Nicknames

GresSham

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gresham mean?

Gresham is an English surname from a Norfolk place name meaning 'grazing homestead' (Old English graes + ham).

How do you pronounce Gresham?

It's said GRESH-um /ˈɡrɛʃ.əm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gresham a boy or girl name?

Gresham is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Gresham?

Gresham is a rare surname-style name for boys in the U.S.

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