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Graham

Graham is a boy’s name with noticeably British roots, much like Jasper, Simon, and Trevor. A popular Scottish surname, Graham actually came from the English town Grantham, which translates to “gravel area” or “gray homestead.” The name Graham became better known in the 12th century through the Anglo-Norman land baron William de Graham, and it has been on the name charts for more than 100 years. Smooth and sophisticated, Graham is a classic choice for baby.
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Meaning

Gravel area, grey homestead

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Pronunciation

GRAY-um

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Traits

  • Steadfast
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Intelligent

Compatibility

Graham pairs well with traditional or timeless names for siblings, adding a touch of elegance. As a middle name, it complements shorter first names nicely. This name fits well in various cultural backgrounds and works in both formal and casual settings.

Steadfast Sophisticated Classic Intelligent

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Graham Greene

Graham Greene

Writer

Born: October 2, 1904 · Berkhamsted, England

Portrait of Graham Nash

Graham Nash

Musician

Born: February 2, 1942 · Blackpool, England

Portrait of Graham Bell

Graham Bell

Scientist

Born: March 3, 1847 · Edinburgh, Scotland

Portrait of Graham Norton

Graham Norton

Entertainer

Born: April 4, 1963 · Dublin, Ireland

Portrait of Graham Rahal

Graham Rahal

Athlete

Born: January 4, 1988 · Columbus, Ohio, USA

Portrait of Graham Coxon

Graham Coxon

Musician

Born: March 12, 1969 · Rinteln, West Germany

Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Graham Original form
  • Греъм Cyrillic
  • 格雷厄姆 Chinese (Simplified)
  • ग्राहम Devanagari
  • گراهام Persian
  • გრეიჰემი Georgian
  • グレアム Japanese
  • 그레이엄 Korean
  • גראַהאַם Yiddish

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Frequently Asked Questions about Graham

What does Graham mean?
Gravel area, grey homestead
What is the origin of Graham?
Graham has British origins.
Is Graham popular?
Graham has been viewed 111 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Graham?
Similar names include John, Leyla, Taylor, Nora, Kara.
How do you pronounce Graham?
Graham is pronounced GRAY-um.

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