Pelham - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Pelham \p(e)-lham, pel-ham\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "Peola's home". Place name derived from "Peola ham".

Pelham has 1 variant form: Pellam.

Baby names that sound like Pelham are Bellamy and Belamy.

Pelham is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Pelham. Compare Pelham with related baby names.