Granville Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Granville Name at a Glance

Name	Granville
Meaning	An English surname based on a French place name, meaning big town. Used both as surname and given name.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Granville Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Granville means “An English surname based on a French place name, meaning big town. Used both as surname and given name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Granville Name Origin

Our database records Granville under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Granville a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Granville is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Granville

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