Grady vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grady

Boy #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, illustrious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Grady Rank #371

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #371 for Grady.

Is Grady or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Grady at #371 in the United States.

What do Grady and Emerson mean?

Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Grady and Emerson boy or girl names?

Grady is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.