Grenville vs James

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Grenville Rank #42,381
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grenville

Granville Orville Stafford Barnwell Hartley

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grenville or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Grenville at #42381 in the United States.

What do Grenville and James mean?

Grenville means "Large or great settlement (from French grande ville)" (Anglo-Norman French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Grenville and James boy or girl names?

Grenville is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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