Graham name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old English and German
Usage: English, Scottish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Graham GRAY-um(UK);sometimesGRAM(US)
Meaning: Warring, Warlike, Gray Homestead, Gravel Home, Gravelly Place Gray House and Gravel and Hām = Homestead
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What does Graham mean?

Darling and Venerable unisex name Graham has origin in Old English and German and is particulary used in Swedish, English, Scottish, Norwegian, Danish and Finnish languages, meaning of Graham is "Warring, Warlike, Gray Homestead, Gravel Home, Gravelly Place Gray House or Gravel and Hām = Homestead".

Graham is form of prominent Gérard. Gérard is equivalent of Gerhard in French language. Gérard's meaning is Strong, Throws and Hard and Hardy has origin in Old High German. The name is celebrated on October 3.

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How do I pronounce Graham?

GRAY-um(UK);sometimesGRAM(US) is the most common way to pronounce one syllabled Graham. There should be emphasis on first GRAY syllable while speaking. gram or g-ra-ham are another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Graham

Graeghamm, Gérard, Gerhard, Gareth, Gerald, Gerard, Gare

Nicknames for Graham

You can playfully shorten the baby name Graham with these possible

Names that rhyme with Graham

How popular is the name Graham?

a popular name in United States having over 44224 recievers in 159 years of usage. At its zenith in 2015, the moniker grabbed the 176th spot and 2375 baby boys were given the name.

Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names 41 times Also, Graham was among the popular names in New South Wales. Since emerging in 1952 around 6560 babies have been given the first name.

At the peak of its usage in 1952, 512 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 20th position. After 27 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 16 times

Graham is a common name in Ireland given to over 4091 babies in 53 years.

At present the moniker is on a rise, in 1984, it ranked 52nd when 185 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Also, Graham was a common name in Queensland.

Over 1909 babies have been named Graham since 1960. When at the peak of its usage in 1960,. After 20 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Graham is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 400 names. In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 341 on boy names chart when 70 babies were given the name Graham.

Over 555 babies in England and Wales have been named Graham. The given name is an uncommon baby name in France, although it has been in use since 1954 but could not make beyond the top 2000.

However things change on global perspective, Graham is extremely popular in England where every 1 in 300 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Australia, Scotland, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Wales.

At least, 380000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our evaluation.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20231402533688816
20221552390848812
20211612370949010
20201852092120897
20191802154124157
20181822173137646
20171832109932411
20161782247838113
201517623781013410
201419920391012010
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Graham in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands7911305
Finland0195150
Sweden13816807
Norway117507
Denmark80000

What numerology tells about Graham?

Every challenge is there to sharpen your focus and improve your survival skills. Self-doubting mayturn you into the worst version of yourself that you don't like much. Your independence and narcissism make you more attractive than you already are in people's eyes. You love your freedom and respect other people's freedom too. People admire your charm and independent attitude about everything.

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  •  Daryl - Used notably in English and English celebrated, Daryl means "Beloved, A Town in Calvados or France" has its roots in Latin and Old French is aimed at both sexes
  •  Helena - Dominant and Perpetual Old Greek Helena is used as a gender-neutral name, meaning of Helena is "The Torch, Bright One or Light" is dominantly used in Old Norse, Norwegian and Portuguese
  •  Jeannie means God is Merciful has origin in Hebrew which is especially used in Swedish and Finnish is aimed at both genders
  •  Lelah - Especially used in Arabic and English eternal and eminent, Lelah means "Night" which of Arabic origin is aimed at baby girls

Middle names for Graham

These mushrooming and familiar middle names fit well with Graham.

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Sibling Names for Graham

Choosing a name for your baby can be a difficult task, but if you're considering "Graham," we've got some great ideas for sibling names that would perfectly complement this classic moniker. From timeless and traditional to trendy and unique, here are some top picks for sibling names for Graham.

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Famous people named Graham

  • Graham Robb, British author and critic speciaized
  • Graham Nicholls, author
  • Graham Arader, American art dealer, focusing on rare maps
  • Graham Fitkin, British composer, pianist and conductor
  • Graham Kelly, former New Zealand politician
  • Graham Roberts, English actor best
  • Graham Barnfield, British academic and pundit associated with the hard left Revolutionary Communist Party
  • Graham Cairns-Smith, organic chemist and molecular biologist at the University of Glasgow
  • Graham Johnson, British classical pianist and Lieder accompanist
  • Graham Arthur Barden, US Representative
  • Graham Haynes, The son of jazz drummer Roy Haynes, Graham is
  • Graham Ryder, English geologist and lunar scientist
  • Graham Wellesley, 8th Earl Cowley, British hereditary peer and businessman
  • Graham Schweig, joined the faculty at Christopher Newport University in August, 2000
  • Graham Rowlands, Adelaide-based poet
  • Graham Wallas, English socialist, social psychologist
  • Graham Fairchild, American entomologist, and a member of the Fairchild family, descendants of Thomas Fairchild of Stratford, Connecticut and one of two grandsons of the scientist and inventor, Alexander Graham Bell
  • Graham Diamond, speculative fiction
  • Graham Percy, New Zealand-born artist, designer and illustrator
  • Graham Perkin, Australian journalist and newspaper editor
  • Graham Payn, South African-born English actor and singer
  • Graham Moodie, member of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland squad that finished ninth at the 2004 Summer Olympics
  • Graham Dunlop, Scottish field hockey player
  • Graham Masterton, British horror author
  • Graham Riddick, Conservative Party Member of Parliament for Colne Valley
  • Graham Doggart, English administrator, first-class cricketer
  • Graham Sligo, member of the national team that finished seventh at the 1984 Summer Olympics
  • Graham Lee, successful Irish jockey
  • Graham Graham-Montgomery, Scottish baronet and member of the British House of Commons
  • Graham John Bower, Irish colonial official of the British Empire
  • Graham Laidler, British cartoonist
  • Graham Gunn, member of the South Australian House of Assembly
  • Graham Freudenberg, Australian author and political speechwriter
  • Graham Love, Chief Executive Officer of the defence contractor
  • Graham Reid, member of the team that won the silver medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics
  • Graham Anthony Devine, English classical guitarist
  • Graham Houghton, founding principal of the South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies, in Bangalore, India
  • Graham Boyce, retired British diplomat
  • Graham Seed, English actor
  • Graham Reid, playwright from Belfast, Northern Ireland
  • Graham Fitch, English pianist and piano teacher
  • Graham Nash, is Countdown's 43rd Champion and the 11th Champion of Champions
  • Graham Shelby, British historical novelist
  • Graham Dene, British radio personality
  • Graham Gordon, New Zealand general practitioner and surgeon
  • Graham Leonard, English Roman Catholic priest and former Anglican bishop
  • Graham Higman, prominent British mathematician
  • Graham Priest, is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the CUNY Graduate Center
  • Graham Forbes, priest of the Scottish Episcopal Church
  • Graham Bell, scientist
  • Graham Chapman, English comedian, writer, actor, author
  • Graham Greene, English novelist regarded by many as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century
  • Graham Martin, succeeded Ellsworth Bunker as United States Ambassador to South Vietnam
  • Graham Norton, Irish television and radio presenter, comedian
  • Graham Greene, Canadian actor

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
  6. NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names
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