Graeme as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Graeme

What is the meaning of the name Graeme ?

The baby name Graeme is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ɡreɪm/ (GRAYM).

Graeme is English, Scottish in Origin.

Graeme is the Scottish spelling of Graham, a toponymic surname turned given name. The surname traces to the Anglo-Norman de Graham, likely from Grantham in Lincolnshire; after migration to Scotland in the 12th century it became the name of Clan Graham. The underlying place-name is usually interpreted as “gravelly homestead” from Old English elements, though the exact etymology is debated.

Adopted as a first name in the 19th century, Graeme gained particular traction in Scotland and the wider Commonwealth, with many bearers born mid-20th century. The form Graham remains dominant in England and North America, while Graeme and the archaic Grahame are recognized variants; short forms include Gray and, less commonly, Gram. The name conveys a solid, grounded feel that reflects its stony, place-based roots.