Grady vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grady

Boy #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, illustrious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Grady Rank #371

Jay Rank #397

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Grady or Jay more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Grady and Jay mean?

Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Grady and Jay boy or girl names?

Grady is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.