Emma vs Grady

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

Emma Rank #2
Grady Rank #371

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #371 for Grady.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Grady

Brady Cody Hadley Finley Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Grady more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Grady at #371 in the United States.

What do Emma and Grady mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Emma and Grady boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Grady is primarily a boy name.

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