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Graeme vs Maher

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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Maher

Boy #3,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Lebanese Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,921
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Graeme Rank #3,744
Maher Rank #3,921

Graeme is more popular, ranked #3744 vs #3921 for Maher.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graeme or Maher more popular?

Graeme is more popular, ranked #3744 compared to Maher at #3921 in the United States.

What do Graeme and Maher mean?

Graeme means "grey home, gravelly homestead" (Old English origin). Maher means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin).

Are Graeme and Maher boy or girl names?

Graeme is primarily a boy name. Maher is primarily a boy name.

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