Geoffrey vs Graham
Geoffrey and Grahamcompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New Zealand · Boys
In 1972, Geoffrey was ranked #51 and Graham #74 among boys in New Zealand.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
In 1979, Geoffrey was ranked #72 and Graham #100 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 1997, Geoffrey was ranked #271 and Graham #192 among boys in Northern Ireland.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2013, Geoffrey was ranked #711 and Graham #448 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2025, Geoffrey was ranked #2440 and Graham #2952 among boys in England and Wales.
Geoffrey and Graham over time
Geoffrey and Graham appear together in 4 published lists, across 121 years of shared records. Graham held the stronger position in more years in 3 of them, Geoffrey in 1.
The order between them changed and held in 2 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Graham reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 2 of those lists, Geoffrey in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One took the other's place near the top
In New Zealand · Boys, Geoffrey moved into the top 50 at #44 in 1966 as Graham fell out of it to #52, having been #47 the year before.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1966, Geoffrey moved ahead of Graham in New Zealand · Boys — #54 and #47 the year before became #44 and #52.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Geoffrey and Graham changed places 13 times in England and Wales · Boys between 1996 and 2025, ending at #2440 and #2952.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 28 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Geoffrey and Graham averaged 13.5 places apart, ending at #72 and #100.
- Longest-running competitions
Geoffrey and Graham were both ranked in England and Wales · Boys for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #2440 and #2952.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Boys within 2 years — Geoffrey #571 in 1998, Graham #341 in 1996.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Boys44 shared years, 1964–2013
Geoffrey held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Graham in 43.
Highest recorded here: Geoffrey #109 in 1969, Graham #52 in 1984.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2013: Geoffrey #711, Graham #448.
England and Wales · Boys30 shared years, 1996–2025
Geoffrey held the stronger position in 14 of those years, Graham in 16.
Highest recorded here: Geoffrey #571 in 1998, Graham #341 in 1996.
The order changed in 2024: Geoffrey moved ahead. In 2023 they stood at #4107 and #1533; by 2024 that had become #2443 and #5119.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Geoffrey #2440, Graham #2952.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys28 shared years, 1952–1979
Geoffrey held the stronger position in 28 of those years, Graham in 0.
Highest recorded here: Geoffrey #15 in 1952, Graham #20 in 1952.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 1979: Geoffrey #72, Graham #100.
New Zealand · Boys19 shared years, 1954–1972
Geoffrey held the stronger position in 9 of those years, Graham in 10.
Highest recorded here: Geoffrey #27 in 1955, Graham #23 in 1954.
The order changed in 1966: Geoffrey moved ahead. In 1965 they stood at #54 and #47; by 1966 that had become #44 and #52.
Most recent shared year, 1972: Geoffrey #51, Graham #74.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Geoffrey
Pairs where Geoffrey shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Brian vs Geoffrey
Brian and Geoffrey changed places 13 times in New South Wales, Australia · Boys between 1952 and 1983, ending at #98 and #95.
Brian · Geoffrey · 32 shared years, 1952–1983 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Kevin vs Geoffrey
Kevin and Geoffrey changed places 13 times in New South Wales, Australia · Boys between 1952 and 1987, ending at #83 and #97.
Kevin · Geoffrey · 33 shared years, 1952–1987 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- John vs Geoffrey
Both reached their highest recorded position in New South Wales, Australia · Boys within 2 years — John #1 in 1952, Geoffrey #15 in 1952.
John · Geoffrey · 33 shared years, 1952–1987 · Peaked in the same years
- Peter vs Geoffrey
Both reached their highest recorded position in New South Wales, Australia · Boys within 2 years — Peter #1 in 1954, Geoffrey #15 in 1952.
Peter · Geoffrey · 33 shared years, 1952–1987 · Peaked in the same years
Other comparisons involving Graham
Pairs where Graham shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Benjamin vs Graham
In 1964 they stood at #139 and #129 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 10 places apart; by 2023 they were #71 and #770.
Benjamin · Graham · 54 shared years, 1964–2023 · Started together, ended far apart
- Samuel vs Graham
In 1964 they stood at #119 and #129 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 10 places apart; by 2023 they were #90 and #770.
Samuel · Graham · 54 shared years, 1964–2023 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jude vs Graham
In 1965 they stood at #129 and #137 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 8 places apart; by 2023 they were #95 and #770.
Jude · Graham · 44 shared years, 1965–2023 · Started together, ended far apart
- Graham vs Marcus
In 1964 they stood at #129 and #136 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 7 places apart; by 2023 they were #770 and #172.
Graham · Marcus · 54 shared years, 1964–2023 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Geoffrey | Graham |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | ||
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE, NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | England and Wales · Boys #2440 (2025) | England and Wales · Boys #2952 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 76/100 | 88/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Geoffrey and Graham both have 2 syllables.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE, NZ.
How each name got here
Geoffrey
Popularity journey
First recorded1952
First recorded at #15 among boys in New South Wales, Australia in 1952 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Highest recorded1952–1987
Highest recorded position: #15 among boys in New South Wales, Australia, in 1952 (recorded 1952–1987).
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #2440 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys
Graham
Popularity journey
First recorded1952
First recorded at #20 among boys in New South Wales, Australia in 1952 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Highest recorded1952–1979
Highest recorded position: #20 among boys in New South Wales, Australia, in 1952 (recorded 1952–1979).
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #2952 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys