Grenville vs Hersey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Grenville Rank #42,381
Hersey Rank #42,352

Hersey is more popular, ranked #42352 vs #42381 for Grenville.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grenville ___

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

Hersey ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Grenville

Granville Orville Stafford Barnwell Hartley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grenville or Hersey more popular?

Hersey is more popular, ranked #42352 compared to Grenville at #42381 in the United States.

What do Grenville and Hersey mean?

Grenville means "Large or great settlement (from French grande ville)" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Grenville and Hersey boy or girl names?

Grenville is primarily a boy name. Hersey is primarily a boy name.

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