Grady vs Ao

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

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Grady Rank #371
Ao Rank #14,516

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grady or Ao more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Grady and Ao mean?

Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Grady and Ao boy or girl names?

Grady is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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