Calan vs Graeme

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calan

Boy #3,805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"first of the month, calends"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,805
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Graeme

Boy #3,744 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grey home, gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,744
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Calan Rank #3,805
Graeme Rank #3,744

Graeme is more popular, ranked #3744 vs #3805 for Calan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calan or Graeme more popular?

Graeme is more popular, ranked #3744 compared to Calan at #3805 in the United States.

What do Calan and Graeme mean?

Calan means "first of the month, calends" (Latin via Welsh origin). Graeme means "grey home, gravelly homestead" (Old English origin).

Are Calan and Graeme boy or girl names?

Calan is primarily a boy name. Graeme is primarily a boy name.

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