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Grady vs Nico

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

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Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Spanish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#212
Total SSA Count
1,678
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grady Rank #371
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #371 for Grady.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grady or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Grady at #371 in the United States.

What do Grady and Nico mean?

Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Grady and Nico boy or girl names?

Grady is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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