Grady vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grady

Boy #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, illustrious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Grady Rank #371

Frederick Rank #424

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Grady or Frederick more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Grady and Frederick mean?

Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Grady and Frederick boy or girl names?

Grady is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.