Noble or illustrious
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Grádaigh, which comes from the word 'grada', meaning noble or distinguished. It was originally a patronymic name for descendants of a high-ranking clan in County Clare.
About 851 boys were named Grady in 2025.
Three-time MLB All-Star outfielder
Former MLB manager for the Red Sox and Dodgers
Neighbor and friend of Fred Sanford · Sanford and Son
Bestselling horror novelist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Grady — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
