Grady vs Julius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jules, Jule

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Grady Rank #371
Julius Rank #390

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #390 for Julius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grady ___

  • Grady James
  • Grady Lee
  • Grady Scott
  • Grady Allen
  • Grady Thomas
  • Grady Patrick

Julius ___

  • Julius Alexander
  • Julius Henry
  • Julius Thomas
  • Julius Edward
  • Julius Augustine
  • Julius Maximus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grady

Brady Cody Hadley Finley Riley

If you choose Julius

Augustus Octavia Cecilia Leonardo Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grady or Julius more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Grady and Julius mean?

Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Grady and Julius boy or girl names?

Grady is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.

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