Grenville vs Thames

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
Thames Rank #42,485

Grenville is more popular, ranked #42381 vs #42485 for Thames.

Middle Name Pairings

Grenville ___

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

Thames ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grenville

Granville Orville Stafford Barnwell Hartley

If you choose Thames

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grenville or Thames more popular?

Grenville is more popular, ranked #42381 compared to Thames at #42485 in the United States.

What do Grenville and Thames mean?

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

Are Grenville and Thames boy or girl names?

Grenville is primarily a boy name. Thames is primarily a boy name.

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