Grady vs Dakota

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grady

Boy #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, illustrious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian

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Boy #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

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Grady Rank #371

Dakota Rank #329

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #371 for Grady.

Is Grady or Dakota more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Grady at #371 in the United States.

What do Grady and Dakota mean?

Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin).

Are Grady and Dakota boy or girl names?

Grady is primarily a boy name. Dakota is primarily a boy name.