Graham vs Michael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Graham

Boy #129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Italian French Jewish Christian

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Graham Rank #129

Michael Rank #18

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #129 for Graham.

Is Graham or Michael more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Graham at #129 in the United States.

What do Graham and Michael mean?

Graham means "gravelly homestead" (Old English origin). Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Graham and Michael boy or girl names?

Graham is primarily a boy name. Michael is primarily a boy name.