Graeme vs Keilan

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
Nicknames
Gray, Grey

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Keilan

Boy #3,594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,594
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kei, Kay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Graeme Rank #3,744
Keilan Rank #3,594

Keilan is more popular, ranked #3594 vs #3744 for Graeme.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Graeme ___

  • Graeme Alexander
  • Graeme James
  • Graeme William
  • Graeme Scott
  • Graeme Donald
  • Graeme Angus

Keilan ___

  • Keilan James
  • Keilan Patrick
  • Keilan Thomas
  • Keilan Michael
  • Keilan Ryan
  • Keilan Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Graeme

Alistair Hamish Fiona Isla Callum

If you choose Keilan

Niall Declan Fiona Aoife Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graeme or Keilan more popular?

Keilan is more popular, ranked #3594 compared to Graeme at #3744 in the United States.

What do Graeme and Keilan mean?

Graeme means "grey home, gravelly homestead" (Old English origin). Keilan means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Graeme and Keilan boy or girl names?

Graeme is primarily a boy name. Keilan is primarily a boy name.

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