Grenville vs Meredith

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
Meredith Rank #490

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 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

Meredith ___

  • Meredith Grace
  • Meredith Ann
  • Meredith Rose
  • Meredith Jane
  • Meredith Kate
  • Meredith Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grenville

Granville Orville Stafford Barnwell Hartley

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grenville or Meredith more popular?

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Grenville at #42381 in the United States.

What do Grenville and Meredith mean?

Grenville means "Large or great settlement (from French grande ville)" (Anglo-Norman French origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Grenville and Meredith boy or girl names?

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

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