Meaning: Probably gravelly homestead
The story
Graham comes from a Scottish surname connected to the English place Grantham. Many Americans say it as one syllable; GRAY-um is common elsewhere, so both rhythms deserve consideration.
Spellings & variants
- Graeme
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Graham comes from Scottish and English.
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