Grady

Meaning of Grady

Grady means "noble" or "illustrious."

Grady has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Grady

Grady has held fairly steady, sitting around #373 in 2025 after peaking at #286 in 2008.

Notable people named Grady

• Grady Tate
  Jazz drummer and vocalist
• Grady Sizemore
  Former MLB outfielder
• Grady Little
  Former MLB manager
• Grady Brewer
  Professional boxer
• Grady Stiles
  Sideshow performer (Lobster Boy)

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Questions about the name Grady

What does the name Grady mean?

Grady means grady means "noble" or "illustrious.", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Grady a boy's or a girl's name?

Grady is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Grady?

In 2025, Grady ranked #373 for boys, down from #371 the year before.

When was Grady most popular?

Grady peaked at #286 in 2008.