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Graeme

♂ Boy

Pronounced GRAYM /ˈɡreɪm/High

Meaning: Scottish spelling of Graham — from an English place-name, 'gravelly homestead' (Grantham); a great Scottish clanMedium

In 30 seconds: Graham, in its handsome Scottish dress: Graeme means 'gravelly homestead' — and names a great Highland clan. Refined, literary (Graeme of 'The Wind in the Willows' author), and crisply Scottish.
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Origin HighEnglish, Scottish
MeaningScottish spelling of Graham — from an English place-name, 'gravelly homestead' (Grantham); a great Scottish clan
U.S. rank (2024)#3714 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,849

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219332024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Graeme is the Scottish spelling of Graham — from an English place-name (likely Grantham, 'gravelly homestead'), carried north by a Norman knight to found the great Clan Graham. The -aeme spelling is the traditional Scottish form, refined and literary.

In the U.S. it appears in Scottish-heritage families. Rare, homestead at the root, and crisply Scottish.

Did you know? Kenneth Grahame, author of 'The Wind in the Willows', and the Scottish Clan Graham both carry this name — which began as the English place Grantham, 'gravelly homestead'.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Graham — root etymology

Variations

GrahamGrahameGraham

Nicknames

Gray

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If you like Graeme…

Graham— the standard spelling of the same name
Callum— a fellow Scottish favorite
Gates— the same surname-name feel
Gus— a similarly popular pick
Gray— shares Graeme's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Graeme mean?

Graeme is the Scottish spelling of Graham, from an English place-name, 'gravelly homestead'.

How do you pronounce Graeme?

It's said GRAYM /ˈɡreɪm/ — a single syllable (sometimes GRAY-əm).

Is Graeme a boy or girl name?

Graeme is a boy's name.

How popular is Graeme?

Graeme is a rare name in the U.S.