Graham vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Graham

Boy #129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Graham Rank #129

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #129 for Graham.

Is Graham or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Graham at #129 in the United States.

What do Graham and John mean?

Graham means "gravelly homestead" (Old English origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Graham and John boy or girl names?

Graham is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.