Homestead of the grazing land
Derived from Old English, this surname-turned-first-name refers to a village or homestead located near a meadow or grazing land. It specifically combines 'graes' (grass) and 'ham' (home or village). It has long been associated with the prestigious Gresham's School and Gresham College in England, founded by Sir Thomas Gresham.
Less common today
Gresham isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,696 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
English merchant and financier who founded the Royal Exchange
Former U.S. Representative from South Carolina
