Glenville
GLEN-vil
Glenville is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “An English surname-turned-first name. Derived from a place name, meaning 'valley' or 'glen'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1927.
What Glenville Means
“An English surname-turned-first name. Derived from a place name, meaning 'valley' or 'glen'.”
The Story of Glenville
This name suggests a charming place name, a valley embraced by welcoming community.
Glenville is an English surname-turned-first name, derived from a place name. It signifies 'valley' or 'glen', and first appeared as a given name in the early 20th century.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#8 in 1927
Total Births
59
First Recorded
1917
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