Wade vs Grady

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, illustrious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Wade Rank #341

Grady Rank #371

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

Is Wade or Grady more popular?

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

What do Wade and Grady mean?

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

Are Wade and Grady boy or girl names?

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