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Graves

GRAYVz

Popularity

#7383

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

1

Origin

English

Total Births

120

Peak Year

#11 in 2024

First Recorded

1887

Style

Nature-Inspired, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

An English surname-turned-given name, derived from a place name meaning 'grove' or 'woods'.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Robert Graves

    English poet, novelist, critic, and scholar.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

StrongReliablePracticalReservedDetermined

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