Grady vs Seth

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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Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Grady Rank #371
Seth Rank #559

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #559 for Seth.

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

Seth ___

  • Seth James
  • Seth Aaron
  • Seth Benjamin
  • Seth Thomas
  • Seth Elias
  • Seth Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grady

Brady Cody Hadley Finley Riley

If you choose Seth

Caleb Noah Abigail Miriam Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grady or Seth more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Grady and Seth mean?

Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Grady and Seth boy or girl names?

Grady is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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