Grady vs Theodore

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

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Popularity Comparison

Grady Rank #371
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grady

Brady Cody Hadley Finley Riley

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grady or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Grady at #371 in the United States.

What do Grady and Theodore mean?

Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Grady and Theodore boy or girl names?

Grady is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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