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Grahm

♂ Boy

Pronounced GRAM /ˈɡræm/High

Meaning: A spelling of Graham — from the Old English, 'the gravelly/grey homestead' (a place-name, Grantham); a Scottish clan surnameLow

In 30 seconds: From the gravel/grey homestead: Grahm spells Graham. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'GRAM').
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Origin LowEnglish, Scottish
MeaningA spelling of Graham — from the Old English, 'the gravelly/grey homestead' (a place-name, Grantham); a Scottish clan surname
U.S. rank (2025)#7854 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 692

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819762025

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

Grahm is a spelling of Graham — from the Old English, 'the gravelly/grey homestead' (a place-name, Grantham); a Scottish clan surname. A crisp, classic name (said 'GRAM').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Graham. Rare in this spelling, a-grey-homestead at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Graham is 'the gravelly/grey homestead' in Old English (from the place Grantham) — a Scottish clan surname — Grahm is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'GRAM').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Graham — English/Scottish etymology

Variations

GrahamGraemeGrahame

Nicknames

Gray

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Grahm mean?

Grahm spells Graham — Old English 'the gravelly/grey homestead' (from the place Grantham); a Scottish clan surname.

How do you pronounce Grahm?

It's said GRAM /ˈɡræm/ — one syllable.

Is Grahm a boy or girl name?

Grahm is a boy's name.

How popular is Grahm?

Grahm is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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