Granger

GRAIN-jer

English and French surname

"worker of the granary; farmer"

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.

Granger Rank in US Top 1000

# 953 in the US

Popularity of the name Granger

• 953 US 2021
• 1518 Nameberry 2025
• 255 Unique 2024
• 608 Future 2028

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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?"