Frederick vs Grady

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#424
Total SSA Count
741
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddy, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Frederick Rank #424
Grady Rank #371

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #424 for Frederick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Frederick ___

  • Frederick James
  • Frederick William
  • Frederick Charles
  • Frederick John
  • Frederick Henry
  • Frederick Louis

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 Frederick

Eleanor Charlotte George Arthur Margaret

If you choose Grady

Brady Cody Hadley Finley Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederick or Grady more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Grady mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Frederick and Grady boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Grady is primarily a boy name.

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