Grady vs Lian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grady

Boy #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, illustrious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#371
Total SSA Count
882
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lian

Boy #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

Cultural Roots

Chinese American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#515
Total SSA Count
594
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Grady Rank #371
Lian Rank #515

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #515 for Lian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grady or Lian more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Lian at #515 in the United States.

What do Grady and Lian mean?

Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin).

Are Grady and Lian boy or girl names?

Grady is primarily a boy name. Lian is primarily a boy name.

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