US Popularity Rank: 17776

Origin: British

Meaning: Gravelly homestead

Grantham is a beautiful boy’s name with historical renown that’ll resonate with any rising scholar. Of Old English origin, it’s composed of the elements hām and grand, meaning “gravelly homestead.” It’s also tied to an industrial town in Lincolnshire, England, home to King's School, where Isaac Newton, later famed as the father of modern science, was a pupil. Some say Newton carved his name on its library walls, but your little one’s legendary status will last a lifetime with this wonderful name!