ThinkabaraGraham: meaning and origin
Graham
“Gravelly homestead”
- Gender
- 👦 Boy
- Origin
- 🏴 Scottish
- Letters · syllables
- 6 · 2
- Starts with
- G
About the name Graham
Graham is a boy’s name from the Scottish tradition. Its meaning is “gravelly homestead”. Names from Scottish Gaelic and Scottish places and clans — like Isla, Logan, Callum and Ainsley.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Scottish names
- Angus 👦One strength · Scottish
- Callum 👦Dove; from Saint Columba · Scottish
- Cameron 🧒Crooked nose · Scottish
- Duncan 👦Dark warrior · Scottish
- Ian 👦God is gracious; the Scottish form of John · Scottish
- Knox 👦Round hill · Scottish
- Logan 👦Little hollow · Scottish
Sibling name ideas (Scottish, girls)
- Ainsley 👧One’s own meadow · Scottish
- Fiona 👧Fair, white · Scottish
- Isla 👧Island; from the Scottish island of Islay · Scottish
- Paisley 👧From the Scottish town of Paisley; also the swirly pattern · Scottish
More boy names starting with G
- Gabriel 👦God is my strength · Hebrew
- Gareth 👦Gentle; a knight of King Arthur · Welsh
- George 👦Farmer · Greek
- Gideon 👦Hewer, mighty warrior · Hebrew
- Giovanni 👦God is gracious · Italian
- Grant 👦Tall, great · French
- Grayson 👦Son of the gray-haired one · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Graham mean?
Graham is a name of Scottish origin. It means: gravelly homestead.
Is Graham a boy or girl name?
Graham is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Graham have?
Graham has 6 letters and about 2 syllables.