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Grady vs Bo

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

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Bo

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#452
Total SSA Count
692
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Grady Rank #371
Bo Rank #452

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #452 for Bo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grady or Bo more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Grady and Bo mean?

Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Grady and Bo boy or girl names?

Grady is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.

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