Arthur vs Grady

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Art, Artie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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
Nicknames
Gray, Grade

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arthur Rank #105
Grady Rank #371

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #371 for Grady.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arthur ___

  • Arthur James
  • Arthur William
  • Arthur Henry
  • Arthur Frederick
  • Arthur George
  • Arthur Edmund

Grady ___

  • Grady James
  • Grady Lee
  • Grady Scott
  • Grady Allen
  • Grady Thomas
  • Grady Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arthur

Theodore Edmund Cecily Rosalind Frederick

If you choose Grady

Brady Cody Hadley Finley Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Grady more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Grady at #371 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Grady mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Arthur and Grady boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Grady is primarily a boy name.

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