Granville
Pronunciation: [ gr-ANV-ihl ]
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Granville first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,336 babies have been named Granville in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Granville is past its peak , currently ranked #29,979 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,979
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Native American origin
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About the Name Granville
Granville is a boy name .
Granville is currently ranked #29,979 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Granville include Gra, Gran, Grany, Granie, Granv, Granvy, Granvie, Lle, Lley, Ille, Gry, and Grie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Granville include Grant, Granger . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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