What is the origin of the name Grafton?

Grafton is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Grafton?

Grafton is currently ranked #8530 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Grafton?

Grafton is pronounced GRAF-tun.

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Grafton

GRAF-tun

Popularity

#8530

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

English

Total Births

1,071

Peak Year

#25 in 1916

First Recorded

1886

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An English surname-turned-first name, meaning 'dweller at the grove farm'.

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Graff Graft

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Numerology

The Achiever

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Nicknames

Graff Graft

Similar Names

Grayson Grant Griffin Lawson

Personality Traits

ReliableStrongPracticalIntelligent

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