Graham vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Graham

Boy #129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#129
Total SSA Count
2,789
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gray, Grey

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Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
4,018
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jon, Johnny, Jonny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Graham Rank #129
Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #129 for Graham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Graham ___

  • Graham James
  • Graham William
  • Graham Henry
  • Graham Thomas
  • Graham Reid
  • Graham Cole

Jonathan ___

  • Jonathan David
  • Jonathan Michael
  • Jonathan James
  • Jonathan Andrew
  • Jonathan Cole
  • Jonathan William

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Graham

Elliot Nora Fiona Duncan Callum

If you choose Jonathan

David Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graham or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Graham at #129 in the United States.

What do Graham and Jonathan mean?

Graham means "gravelly homestead" (Old English origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Graham and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Graham is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.

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