Dakota vs Grady

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dakota

Boy #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

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Boy #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, illustrious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian

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Dakota Rank #329

Grady Rank #371

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #371 for Grady.

Is Dakota or Grady more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Grady at #371 in the United States.

What do Dakota and Grady mean?

Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin). Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dakota and Grady boy or girl names?

Dakota is primarily a boy name. Grady is primarily a boy name.