Granville

Granville Origin and Meaning

The name Granville is a boy's name.

Granville is a distinguished English place name and surname that originated from the Norman-French "grande ville," meaning "large town." Dating back to medieval times, it gained usage as a given name in the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly among families with connections to various Granville locations across England and France. The name carries an air of aristocratic heritage and old-world sophistication. While never extremely common, Granville experienced modest popularity in the early 20th century before declining in usage. Today, it represents a distinguished, vintage choice that suggests refinement and classic elegance. The name may appeal to parents interested in surnames as first names or seeking a dignified traditional option with historical resonance.

Granville Rank in US Top 1000

# 986 in the US

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Famous People Named Granville

• Granville Tailer Woods American engineer and inventor
• Granville Sharp early English abolitionist
• Granville de Laune Ryrie Australian WWI general and MP
• (Granville) Oral Roberts American televangelist
• Granville Charles Comer Gordon 13th Marquess of Huntly
• Robert Pine (born Granville Whitelaw Pine) American actor and director
• Granville Roy Van Dusen Jr American actor

The name Granville in Pop Culture

• Juliet Granville character in "The Wanderer" by Fanny Burney