Grenville vs Overton

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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Overton

Boy #42,324 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"upper settlement, settlement above the valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,324
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ovie, Otto, Ton

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Popularity Comparison

Grenville Rank #42,381
Overton Rank #42,324

Overton is more popular, ranked #42324 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

Overton ___

  • Overton James
  • Overton Reed
  • Overton Cole
  • Overton Grant
  • Overton Elliot

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grenville

Granville Orville Stafford Barnwell Hartley

If you choose Overton

Ashton Weston Preston Colton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grenville or Overton more popular?

Overton is more popular, ranked #42324 compared to Grenville at #42381 in the United States.

What do Grenville and Overton mean?

Grenville means "Large or great settlement (from French grande ville)" (Anglo-Norman French origin). Overton means "upper settlement, settlement above the valley" (Old English origin).

Are Grenville and Overton boy or girl names?

Grenville is primarily a boy name. Overton is primarily a boy name.

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