Emerson vs Grady

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Boy #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, illustrious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian

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Emerson Rank #270

Grady Rank #371

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #371 for Grady.

Is Emerson or Grady more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Grady at #371 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Grady mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Emerson and Grady boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Grady is primarily a boy name.