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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 (2025)#3980 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,876

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219332025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

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

Famous Bearers

  • ★Graeme Souness (1953-)
    Scottish former footballer and manager, regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation
  • ★Graeme Smith (1981-)
    South African cricketer who captained the national team and was one of the most successful Test captains
  • ★Graeme McDowell (1979-)
    Northern Irish professional golfer who won the 2010 US Open
  • ★Graeme Clark (1935-)
    Australian medical scientist who developed the multi-channel cochlear implant

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.

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