Athena vs Grace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grace

Girl #40 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Divine grace, elegance, goodwill"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40
Total SSA Count
5,002
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gracie, Gray

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Athena Rank #90
Grace Rank #40

Grace is more popular, ranked #40 vs #90 for Athena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Athena ___

  • Athena Rose
  • Athena Grace
  • Athena Jane
  • Athena Marie
  • Athena Claire
  • Athena Joy

Grace ___

  • Grace Elizabeth
  • Grace Anne
  • Grace Marie
  • Grace Louise
  • Grace Eleanor
  • Grace Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Athena

Apollo Artemis Penelope Helena Orion

If you choose Grace

Charlotte Eleanor Violet Henry James

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Athena or Grace more popular?

Grace is more popular, ranked #40 compared to Athena at #90 in the United States.

What do Athena and Grace mean?

Athena means "sharp, keen, praise" (Greek origin). Grace means "Divine grace, elegance, goodwill" (Latin origin).

Are Athena and Grace boy or girl names?

Athena is primarily a girl name. Grace is primarily a girl name.

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