38%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English Pronounced Pron. GRAN-vil [key·IPA] Expand LinksMeaning & History From an English surname that was derived from a Norman place name GRAINVILLE. DetailsPopularity Last ranked #981 in 1952 United States Rate·DetailsPeople think this name is classic mature formal upper class strong refined strange complex serious nerdy Categories surnames Entry updated June 13, 2019 ·