Grady vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grady

Boy #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, illustrious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#371
Total SSA Count
882
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Alexis

Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#485
Total SSA Count
636
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Grady Rank #371
Alexis Rank #485

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #485 for Alexis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grady or Alexis more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Grady and Alexis mean?

Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Grady and Alexis boy or girl names?

Grady is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.

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