Granville
- Pronunciation
- [Gran-ville]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Large Town
- Origin
- French
Granville Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,496 baby boys have been named Granville. The name peaked in 1918 with 148 US births that year (rank #490). In 2024, ranked #12896 nationally — 12,406 places below its 1918 peak.
Top States for Granville
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Granville births are: Kentucky (369), Virginia (277), Texas (265).
Other French-Origin Names Like Granville
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9-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Granville's exact length and starting letter: Gabreilla, Gabriella, Gabrielle, Gabryella, Galahault.
Quick Facts About Granville
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenville | From The Large Town | Male | French |
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Compare Granville to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Granville against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).