Graham

Boy's name

Graham is a Scottish surname derived from the Old English word "grāham," meaning "gravelly homestead." It was later adopted as a first name.

Meaning From the gravelly homestead
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 2,789
Peak year 2024

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Graham Norton - TV host and comedian
  • Graham Greene - Author of "The Quiet American"
  • Graham Bell - Inventor of the telephone
  • Graham Chapman - Member of Monty Python comedy group
  • Graham Nash - Musician in Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
  • Graham Coxon - Guitarist for Blur
  • Graham Rahal - Race car driver in IndyCar Series
  • Graham Gooch - Former English cricketer
  • Graham Jarvis - Actor in "Guardians of the Galaxy"
  • Graham McTavish - Actor in "Outlander" and "The Hobbit"

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