Denver vs Grady

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denver

Boy #487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the green valley"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#487
Total SSA Count
633
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Den, Denny

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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

Denver Rank #487
Grady Rank #371

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #487 for Denver.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denver ___

  • Denver James
  • Denver Cole
  • Denver Ray
  • Denver Lee
  • Denver Scott
  • Denver Blake

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 Denver

Austin Phoenix Savannah Dakota Hudson

If you choose Grady

Brady Cody Hadley Finley Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denver or Grady more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Denver at #487 in the United States.

What do Denver and Grady mean?

Denver means "from the green valley" (English origin). Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Denver and Grady boy or girl names?

Denver is primarily a boy name. Grady is primarily a boy name.

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