Grady vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grady

Boy #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, illustrious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Grady Rank #371

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #371 for Grady.

Is Grady or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Grady at #371 in the United States.

What do Grady and Wade mean?

Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Grady and Wade boy or girl names?

Grady is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.