Grady vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grady

Boy #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, illustrious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Grady Rank #371

Clay Rank #544

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Grady or Clay more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Grady and Clay mean?

Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Grady and Clay boy or girl names?

Grady is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.