Origin and Meaning of Grantland

Land of the Gratian people

Origin: English - Derived from the Old English elements 'grant' meaning 'great' or 'tall' and 'land' referring to territory or ground.

• Grantland is primarily known as a surname and has been adopted as a given name in recent times.
• The name is particularly noted in the United States, especially following its association with Grantland Rice, a famous American sportswriter.
• Grantland has been used in popular culture, especially due to the online publication Grantland that focused on sports and pop culture.
• While not extremely common, Grantland has seen increasing interest, particularly among parents looking for unique and traditional names.
• Variations or related names include Grant, which is a more popular and widely adopted name.