Clyde vs Grady

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clyde

Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
359
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cly, Clie, Clykins

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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

Clyde Rank #728
Grady Rank #371

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #728 for Clyde.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clyde ___

  • Clyde River
  • Clyde James
  • Clyde Owen
  • Clyde Bennett
  • Clyde Douglas
  • Clyde Edward

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 Clyde

Bonnie Roy Earl Pearl Ruby

If you choose Grady

Brady Cody Hadley Finley Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clyde or Grady more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Grady mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Clyde and Grady boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Grady is primarily a boy name.

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