Dalton vs Grady

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#433
Total SSA Count
729
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dal

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Dalton Rank #433
Grady Rank #371

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #433 for Dalton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dalton ___

  • Dalton James
  • Dalton Lee
  • Dalton Ray
  • Dalton Thomas
  • Dalton Wayne
  • Dalton Scott

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 Dalton

Colton Clayton Payton Savannah Brooklyn

If you choose Grady

Brady Cody Hadley Finley Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalton or Grady more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Grady mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dalton and Grady boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Grady is primarily a boy name.

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