Grady vs Olivia

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

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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Grady Rank #371
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #371 for Grady.

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grady

Brady Cody Hadley Finley Riley

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grady or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Grady at #371 in the United States.

What do Grady and Olivia mean?

Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Grady and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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