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The baby name Graham is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡreɪ.əm/ (GRAY-əm),/ɡræm/ (GRAM).

Graham is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈɡreɪ.əm/ (GRAY-əm),/ɡræm/ (GRAM)

What is the meaning of the name Graham ?

The baby name Graham is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡreɪ.əm/ (GRAY-əm),/ɡræm/ (GRAM).

Graham is English in Origin.

Graham is a Scottish and English given name that began as a toponymic surname. It traces to Grantham in Lincolnshire, whose Old English elements (grand 'gravel' + ham 'homestead, village') yield the sense 'gravelly homestead'. The spelling Graham became established in Scotland after William de Graham, a Norman baron, settled there in the 12th century, giving rise to Clan Graham; the name later moved into first-name use.

Adopted as a first name from the 18th and 19th centuries onward, Graham is now familiar across the English-speaking world. Common variants and spellings include Graeme (especially Scottish), Grahame, and the short form Gram; Gray is a modern nickname. Pronunciation varies between two syllables (GRAY-um) and a compressed single syllable (GRAM). The name carries a tailored, traditional image while remaining contemporary through its steady usage in Britain, Canada, Australia, and the United States.

Graham has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Graham

Graham Chapman Actor · Born 1941 · United Kingdom Graham Chapman was a British actor best known for being a member of the comedy group Monty Python. He starred in films like 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' and 'Life of Brian'. His comedic talent and unique style made him a standout in the world of entertainment. Graham Greene Actor|musician · Born 1952 · Canada Graham Greene is a Canadian actor and musician best known for his role as Kicking Bird in the film Dances with Wolves. Born in 1952, he has appeared in various films and television series, showcasing his versatile talent. Graham Nash Musician · Born 1942 · United States Graham Nash is a musician best known for his work with the bands The Hollies and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Some of his well-known songs include 'Teach Your Children' and 'Our House'. Born in 1942, he has been a significant figure in the music scene in the United States.
Graham McTavish Actor · Born 1961 · United Kingdom Graham McTavish is a Scottish actor best known for his role as Dougal MacKenzie in the television series Outlander. He has also appeared in The Hobbit film trilogy as Dwalin and voiced Dracula in the animated series Castlevania. Born in 1961, he has become a familiar face in both film and television. Graham Phillips Actor · Born 1993 · United States Graham Phillips is an American actor best known for his role as Zach Florrick on the television series 'The Good Wife'. He also starred in the film 'Evan Almighty' and appeared in the musical '13' on Broadway. Born in 1993, he has been active in the entertainment industry from a young age. Graham Rogers Actor · Born 1990 · United States Graham Rogers is an American actor best known for his role as Danny Matheson in the television series Revolution. He also appeared in the film Love and Mercy and the TV show Quantico.

Celebrity babies named Graham

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Graham Waterston Lynn Louisa Woodruff model Sam Waterston television actor

Graham – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2023 #1 807
BW 0 #19 1 960
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CY 0 #57 4 1,632
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
PH 0 #108 3 5,607
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
CY Boys 0 #116 14 3,473
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
United States Boys 2024 #125 2,789 7,044
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
MT Boys 0 #160 17 4,064
AE 0 #161 17 10,220
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
ZA 0 #188 274 14,421
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
LU Boys 0 #215 6 4,970
BG Boys 0 #216 5 3,850
NA Boys 0 #217 19 6,830
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
GH 0 #242 7 5,396
Canada Boys 2024 #243 64 2,588
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
TW Boys 0 #250 7 7,111
SG 0 #259 11 11,010
NG 0 #266 7 5,926
GR Boys 0 #269 5 6,912
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
ZA Boys 0 #282 2,192 25,619
JM Boys 0 #287 7 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #293 4 6,578
JP Boys 0 #296 8 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
DK Boys 0 #316 10 7,401
GH Boys 0 #321 25 8,138
MY 0 #321 10 12,352
CN Boys 0 #325 7 9,639
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
PL Boys 0 #334 7 6,459
GH Girls 0 #335 3 6,973
HK 0 #335 14 8,483
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
PT Boys 0 #353 15 7,951
MU Boys 0 #364 6 8,477
PH Boys 0 #365 19 11,440
France Boys 2021 #383 5 2,865
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
Germany 0 #426 12 2,542
Spain 0 #434 19 2,326
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
CR Boys 0 #472 16 10,188
HK Boys 0 #481 47 12,905
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
BH 0 #539 15 17,937
PS Boys 0 #557 5 10,655
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CM Boys 0 #568 8 12,054
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
BO Boys 0 #619 4 9,244
IL Boys 0 #620 6 10,983
SG Boys 0 #624 74 17,960
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
CL Boys 0 #656 10 13,390
QA Boys 0 #677 31 18,093
Finland Boys 2026 #678 5 3,552
IQ Boys 0 #690 8 13,071
IT 0 #699 16 4,183
Spain Boys 0 #730 204 5,610
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
NG Girls 0 #776 11 15,093
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #798 9 18,755
NG Boys 0 #806 146 16,906
OM Boys 0 #833 49 17,948
NL Boys 0 #839 113 5,873
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
PE Boys 0 #869 10 14,506
Germany Boys 0 #903 50 5,697
United States Girls 2024 #906 11 8,487
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
EG Boys 0 #917 9 15,035
CO Boys 0 #976 6 15,656
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
AE Boys 0 #1,012 81 22,615
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,025 9 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,031 9 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,084 28 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,121 21 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
TR 0 #1,191 21 19,440
MA 0 #1,192 8 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,400 72 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,576 39 28,008

Graham is popular in 71 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
France
United States

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People also ask about Graham

Graham is predominantly a boy's name.
Graham is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɡreɪ.əm/ (GRAY-əm),/ɡræm/ (GRAM).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Graeme, Grahame and Gram.
Across languages, Graham has these equivalents: Grantham (place-name), Grant (similar-sounding given name).
Yes, very popular — Graham ranked #1 in Ireland in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Graham ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2023).
Graham's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2013 to #1 in 2023 in Ireland.
Yes — 10 notable people named Graham are in our database, including Graham Chapman (Actor), Graham Greene (Actor|musician), Graham Nash (Musician).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Graham for their child, including Lynn Louisa Woodruff and Sam Waterston.