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Granger

GRAIN-jer
English and French surname
"worker of the granary; farmer"
Linda Rosenkrantz
By Linda Rosenkrantz
Updated Mon Jul 14 2025

Granger Origin and Meaning

The name Granger is a boy's name of English origin meaning "worker of the granary; farmer".

If you're seeking a solid but underused occupational name with a warm, friendly sound, and an earthy feel, Granger is one to consider. Associated with faming, grain, and the outdoors, it fits in with the likes of Colton, Sawyer, and Cooper, with a hint of classic George about it too.

Granger is much better known as a surname — think mid-century actors Stewart and Farley -- though currently, the fictional Hermione Granger of the Harry Potter series may well be people's main association. For some that could be a plus while for others, it would be a strike against it, but nevertheless, sound and style wise, Granger makes an uncommon but accessible first.

The name appeared briefly in the US Top 1000 back in 2021, but has declined slightly since then, with a recent count showing it was used for about 180 boys in a year.

# 953 in the US

Granger Rank in US Top 1000

Popularity of the name Granger

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Famous People Named Granger

  • Granger Kelly Smith
    American country music singer
  • (Lewis) Granger Cobb
    American businessman; founder of Emeritus
  • Granger Kent Costikyan
    Armenian,American banker
  • Clive Granger
    winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences
  • Danny Granger
    American basketball player

The name Granger in Pop Culture

  • Hermione Jean Granger
    character in the Harry Potter series
  • Owen Granger
    character on "NCIS: Los Angeles"
  • Rebecca Granger
    character on TV's "Recovery Road"
  • Granger
    character in the book "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
  • Mr Ernest Granger
    Character on the TV show "Are you being served?"