Graham

Meaning of Graham

From a Scottish and English surname meaning "gravelly homestead" or "grey home."

Graham has Scottish, English roots — browse every Scottish, English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Graham

Graham is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #120 in 2025 from #405 in 2000.

Notable people named Graham

• Graham Norton
  Irish television and radio host
• Graham Greene
  English novelist and playwright
• Graham Nash
  English singer-songwriter
• Graham Chapman
  English comedian and writer
• Graham Yost
  Canadian screenwriter and producer

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Questions about the name Graham

What does the name Graham mean?

Graham means from a scottish and english surname meaning "gravelly homestead" or "grey home.", and it comes from Scottish, English origins.

Is Graham a boy's or a girl's name?

Graham is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Graham?

In 2025, Graham ranked #120 for boys, up from #129 the year before.

When was Graham most popular?

Graham peaked at #120 in 2025.