Frederick vs Grady

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, illustrious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Grady Rank #371

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Grady more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Grady mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Frederick and Grady boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Grady is primarily a boy name.