Grady vs Merrill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Grady Rank #371
Merrill Rank #19,684

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #19684 for Merrill.

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

Merrill ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grady

Brady Cody Hadley Finley Riley

If you choose Merrill

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grady or Merrill more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Merrill at #19684 in the United States.

What do Grady and Merrill mean?

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

Are Grady and Merrill boy or girl names?

Grady is primarily a boy name. Merrill is primarily a boy name.

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