Granville
Granville: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Granville
Root meaning: “grand”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
The commune of France is from Old French Granville, Grandvilla, Grande Villa, Grandivilla, from grant (“grand”) + ville (“settlement”). The surname is of Norman baronial origin, from Grainville, a former commune in Normandy, from the given name Guarin + ville, meaning “Guarin's town”. Guarin ultimately derives from Proto-Germanic *warduz (“guard”).
How popular is Granville?
Since 1880, 5,501 boys in the U.S. have been named Granville. Its highest rank for boys was #330 in 1880. In 2025, 5 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Granville FAQ
What does the name Granville mean?
Granville traces back to a root meaning "grand". A male given name transferred from the surname. The commune of France is from Old French Granville, Grandvilla, Grande Villa, Grandivilla, from grant (“grand”) + ville (“settlement”). The surname is of Norman baronial origin, from Grainville, a former commune in Normandy, from the given name Guarin + ville, meaning “Guarin's town”. Guarin ultimately derives from Proto-Germanic *warduz (“guard”).
What is the origin of the name Granville?
Granville is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Granville?
Since 1880, 5,501 boys in the U.S. have been named Granville. Its highest rank for boys was #330 in 1880. In 2025, 5 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Granville a boy or girl name?
Granville is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 5,501 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.