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Gram

♂ Boy

Pronounced GRAM /ˈɡræm/High

Meaning: A short form of Graham — an English place/surname, 'a gravelly homestead' (the Old English grand, 'gravel', + ham, 'homestead'); also a sword of Norse legend; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A gravelly homestead: Gram is a short form of Graham. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA short form of Graham — an English place/surname, 'a gravelly homestead' (the Old English grand, 'gravel', + ham, 'homestead'); also a sword of Norse legend; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8531 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 360

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219752024

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

Gram is a short form of Graham — an English place/surname, 'a gravelly homestead' (the Old English grand, 'gravel', + ham, 'homestead'); also a sword of Norse legend (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'GRAM').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form of Graham. Rare, a-gravelly-homestead at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Graham is an English place/surname, 'a gravelly homestead' — Gram is a short form (also the name of a sword in Norse legend), crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'GRAM').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Graham — routes layered

Variations

GrahamGrammGraeme

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gram mean?

Gram is a short form of Graham — English 'a gravelly homestead'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Gram?

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

Is Gram a boy or girl name?

Gram is a boy's name.

How popular is Gram?

Gram is a very rare name in the U.S.

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