Fayetta vs Grady

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fayetta

Girl #24,113 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little fairy, enchanted"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,113
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Faye, Fay, Etta

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Fayetta Rank #24,113
Grady Rank #371

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #24113 for Fayetta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fayetta ___

  • Fayetta Rose
  • Fayetta Mae
  • Fayetta Grace
  • Fayetta Pearl
  • Fayetta Claire
  • Fayetta Louise

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 Fayetta

Marietta Rosetta Lisette Colette Louretta

If you choose Grady

Brady Cody Hadley Finley Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fayetta or Grady more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Fayetta at #24113 in the United States.

What do Fayetta and Grady mean?

Fayetta means "little fairy, enchanted" (Old French origin). Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Fayetta and Grady boy or girl names?

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

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