Fiona vs Grenville

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fiona

Girl #406 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, white, pure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#406
Total SSA Count
782
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fi, Fifi

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Grenville

Boy #42,381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Large or great settlement (from French grande ville)"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

Cultural Roots

English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,381
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gren, Ville, Grenny

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Popularity Comparison

Fiona Rank #406
Grenville Rank #42,381

Fiona is more popular, ranked #406 vs #42381 for Grenville.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fiona ___

  • Fiona Rose
  • Fiona Grace
  • Fiona Claire
  • Fiona Jane
  • Fiona Maeve
  • Fiona Kate

Grenville ___

  • Grenville James
  • Grenville William
  • Grenville Arthur
  • Grenville Henry
  • Grenville Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fiona

Seamus Aoife Declan Siobhan Finley

If you choose Grenville

Granville Orville Stafford Barnwell Hartley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fiona or Grenville more popular?

Fiona is more popular, ranked #406 compared to Grenville at #42381 in the United States.

What do Fiona and Grenville mean?

Fiona means "fair, white, pure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Grenville means "Large or great settlement (from French grande ville)" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Fiona and Grenville boy or girl names?

Fiona is primarily a girl name. Grenville is primarily a boy name.

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