Cade vs Grady

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Cade Rank #272
Grady Rank #371

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 vs #371 for Grady.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cade ___

  • Cade James
  • Cade William
  • Cade Thomas
  • Cade Lee
  • Cade Allen
  • Cade Michael

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 Cade

Cole Beau Tate Sloane Reese

If you choose Grady

Brady Cody Hadley Finley Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cade or Grady more popular?

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Grady at #371 in the United States.

What do Cade and Grady mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cade and Grady boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Grady is primarily a boy name.

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