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Grisham

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Pronounced GRISH-um /ˈɡrɪʃ.əm/High

Meaning: From the Old English, 'the grazing/gravel homestead' (a place-name, Gresham/Grisham); a surname; borne by novelist John Grisham; we note the authorLow

In 30 seconds: From the grazing homestead: Grisham is English. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'GRISH-um'). We note the author.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the Old English, 'the grazing/gravel homestead' (a place-name, Gresham/Grisham); a surname; borne by novelist John Grisham; we note the author

U.S. rank (2024)#10214 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 43

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Grisham comes from the Old English, 'the grazing/gravel homestead' (a place-name, Gresham/Grisham); a surname; borne by novelist John Grisham (we note the author). A crisp, modern name (said 'GRISH-um').

In the U.S. it appears very recently as a surname-name. Rare, the-grazing-homestead at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Grisham is 'the grazing/gravel homestead' in Old English (a place-name) — a surname made famous by novelist John Grisham — a crisp, modern name (we note the author; said 'GRISH-um').

Overall data confidence 26%

References — Grisham — English place-name/surname

Variations

GreshamGrishem

Nicknames

Gris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Grisham mean?

Grisham is Old English for 'the grazing/gravel homestead' (a place-name); a surname, borne by novelist John Grisham. We note the author.

How do you pronounce Grisham?

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

Is Grisham a boy or girl name?

Grisham is a boy's name.

How popular is Grisham?

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