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Graham name meaning
First Name
46k
in the U.S.
since 1880
46k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
201k
in the U.S.
in 2010
201k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Graham mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Graham
User Submitted Origins
Scottish
64%
English
29%
Irish
5%
Celtic
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 submissions from the United States and South Africa agree the name Graham means "Gift of god" and is of Scottish / African origin.
- According to a user from South Africa, the name Graham is of Irish origin and means "Greatness. gift of god".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Graham is of Scottish origin and means "God".
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Graham means "Imortal, mistborn" and is of Slang origin.
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Graham is of Celtic origin and means "Graham is of Scottish origin and means loyalty, trustworthy, honor, and strength".
- According to a user from Canada, the name Graham is of English origin and means "Awesomeness".
- A user from Indiana, U.S. says the name Graham is of English origin and means "Gravel,sturdy".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- Flour made by grinding the entire wheat berry including the bran; (`whole meal flour' is British usage)
- United States dancer and choreographer whose work was noted for its austerity and technical rigor (1893-1991)
- United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
Wiktionary
Scottish surname originating from a place Grantham in Lincolnshire, Old English grand "gravel" + hām "homestead".
- A Scottish surname and clan name.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- Alexander Graham Bell (credited with inventing the first practical telephone; 'Graham' pronounced as /ˈɡɹeɪ.əm/)
- A census-designated place in Alabama.
- A city in Appling County, Georgia.
- An unincorporated community in Washington Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Fountain County, Indiana, United States
- A census-designated place in Kentucky.
- A city in Missouri.
- A city, the county seat of Alamance County, North Carolina.
- A city, the county seat of Young County, Texas.
- A census-designated place in Washington.
Notable Persons Named Graham
Notable Persons Named Graham
Graham Norton
He was most active from 1992 to present. Graham was given the name Graham William Walker on April 4th, 1963 in Clondalkin, Dublin, Ireland.
Graham Chapman
Graham Chapman was a comedian, writer, and actor. He was most prominent from 1960 to 1989. Graham was given the name Graham Arthur Chapman on January 8th, 1941 in Leicester, England. Graham is also known as Gray Chapman. He breathed his last breath on October 4th, 1989.
Graham Greene
Graham Greene was a literary fiction and thriller (genre) writer. He was most active from 1925 to 1991. Graham was given the name Henry Graham Greene on October 2nd, 1904 in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England. He left this life on April 3rd, 1991.
Graham Nash
Graham Nash is a rock, roll, pop music, folk rock, and soft rock musician, songwriter, activist, digital photographer, and digital photography. His ongoing career started in 1958. Graham was given the name Graham William Nash on February 2nd, 1942 in Blackpool, Lancashire.
Graham McTavish
Graham McTavish is an actor and voice actor. His ongoing career started in 1986. Graham was born on January 4th, 1961 in Glasgow.
Graham Phillips
Graham Phillips is an actor, singer, and singing. He has been prominent since 2002. Graham was given the name Graham David Phillips on April 14th, 1993 in Laguna Beach, California, U.S.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Graham
Notable Persons With the Last Name Graham
Lauren Graham
Lauren Graham is an actress, producer, novelist, actor, and film producer. Her ongoing career started in 1995. Lauren was given the name Lauren Helen Graham on March 16th, 1967 in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Drake
Drake is a rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. They were most active from 2006 to present. Drake was given the name Aubrey Drake Graham on October 24th, 1986 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Heather Graham
Heather Graham is an actress, film producer, writer, and model. She has had major accomplishments since 1984. Heather was given the name Heather Joan Graham on January 29th, 1970 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Ashley Graham
Ashley Graham is a model and model (people). Ashley was given the name Ashley Ann Graham on October 30th, 1987 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Ashley is also known as Ervin and Ashley (married surname).
Billy Graham
Billy Graham is an evangelism and evangelist. He holds the title Doctor and Doctor (honorary). Billy was given the name William Franklin Graham, Jr. on November 7th, 1918 in , U.S.
Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Graham is an office holder. His military service ended in 1988. Lindsey was born on July 9th, 1955 in Central, South Carolina.
- Stedman GrahamAuthor
- Kat GrahamActress
- Martha GrahamArtist
- Paul GrahamScientist
- Superstar Billy GrahamWrestler
- Lukas GrahamSinger
- Larry GrahamMusician
- Bill GrahamBusinessman
- Elizabeth ArdenBusinesswoman: Cosmetics
- Franklin GrahamEvangelism
- Katharine GrahamPublisher
- Jimmy GrahamFootball Player
- George GrahamSoccer Player
- Otto GrahamFootball Player
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Graham | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 70.02% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 23.99% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.80% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.13% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.55% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Graham
People with the last name Graham are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Graham
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