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Seth vs Grady

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
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

Seth Rank #559
Grady Rank #371

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Grady more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Grady mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Seth and Grady boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Grady is primarily a boy name.

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