Large town
Derived from a French place name and surname, specifically from 'Grandville' in Normandy. It literally translates to 'large settlement' or 'big town' from the Old French roots 'grand' and 'ville'. Historically used as a surname before transitioning into a given name in the English-speaking world.
Less common today
Granville isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,397 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prolific African American inventor known as the 'Black Edison'
English scholar and a founder of the abolitionism movement
Pioneering American psychologist and educator
Character in the classic film 'Miracle on 34th Street' · Miracle on 34th Street
