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Graves

♂ Boy

Pronounced GRAYVZ /ˈɡreɪvz/High

Meaning: From an English surname, variously 'a steward; a reeve' (from Old English graf/gerefa) and 'one who lives by a grove'; a surname-name; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: A steward; a grove-dweller: Graves is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English surname, variously 'a steward; a reeve' (from Old English graf/gerefa) and 'one who lives by a grove'; a surname-name; we note the surname
U.S. rank (2024)#7383 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 120

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202418872024

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

Graves comes from an English surname, variously 'a steward; a reeve' (from Old English graf/gerefa) and 'one who lives by a grove' (we note the surname). A crisp, modern name (said 'GRAYVZ').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style name. Rare, a-steward at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Graves is an English surname, variously 'a steward; a reeve' and 'one who lives by a grove' — a crisp, modern surname-name (we note the surname; said 'GRAYVZ').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Graves — surname-name

Variations

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Graham— a sound-neighbor Gr- surname boys' name
Reeves— a fellow -s surname ('steward') boys' name
Hayes— another -s surname boys' name
Gates— shares Graves's English roots
Gaines— the same surname-name feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Graves mean?

Graves is an English surname, variously 'a steward; a reeve' and 'one who lives by a grove'; a surname-name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Graves?

It's said GRAYVZ /ˈɡreɪvz/ — one syllable.

Is Graves a boy or girl name?

Graves is a boy's name.

How popular is Graves?

Graves is a very rare given name in the U.S.

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