Graeme vs Calan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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

Popularity Comparison

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graeme or Calan more popular?

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

What do Graeme and Calan mean?

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

Are Graeme and Calan boy or girl names?

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

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