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Malik vs Grady

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#430
Total SSA Count
736
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Malik Rank #430
Grady Rank #371

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #430 for Malik.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Grady more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Grady mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Malik and Grady boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Grady is primarily a boy name.

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