Grady Melton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Grady Melton — Irish
32K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Grady Melton is a name that combines Irish origins. The first name Grady is a masculine given name of Irish origin. Grady is a given name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish word gráda, meaning "noble" or "renowned". Notable people with the given name "Grady" include: Grady Adkins (1897–1966), American baseball player Grady Alderman (1938–2018), American football player Grady Allen (1946–2012), American football player Grady Benton (born 1973), American football player Grady Booch (born 1955), American software engineer Grady Brewer (born 1970), American boxer Grady Brown (born 1944), American politician Grady Brown (American football) (born 1977), American football player and coach Grady Cavness (born . The surname Melton: Melton is a Scottish surname, and is derived from Anglo-Saxon (Old English) medeltone or meltuna, from the Old English words middel, meaning "middle" or "between two places", and tun, meaning "settlement". Annette Melton (born 1985), Australian actress Arthur Melton (1906–1978), American psychologist Babe Melton (1898–??), American baseball player Barry Melton (born 1947), American musician Bill Melton (1945–2024), American baseball player Bo Melton (born 1999), American football player Bryant Melton (born 1940), American politician Buck Melton (1923–2014), American politician Carl D. Grady is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 32K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Grady reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Grady

Irish

Grady is a given name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish word gráda, meaning "noble" or "renowned". Notable people with the given name "Grady" include: Grady Adkins (1897–1966), American baseball player Grady Alderman (1938–2018), American football player Grady Allen (1946–2012), American football player Grady Benton (born 1973), American football player Grady Booch (born 1955), American software engineer Grady Brewer (born 1970), American boxer Grady Brown (born 1944), American politician Grady Brown (American football) (born 1977), American football player and coach Grady Cavness (born .

Surname: Melton

English

Melton is a Scottish surname, and is derived from Anglo-Saxon (Old English) medeltone or meltuna, from the Old English words middel, meaning "middle" or "between two places", and tun, meaning "settlement". Annette Melton (born 1985), Australian actress Arthur Melton (1906–1978), American psychologist Babe Melton (1898–??), American baseball player Barry Melton (born 1947), American musician Bill Melton (1945–2024), American baseball player Bo Melton (born 1999), American football player Bryant Melton (born 1940), American politician Buck Melton (1923–2014), American politician Carl D.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Grady is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Grady by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Grady Melton

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Grady Melton:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Grady?
The first name Grady originates from Irish. Grady is a given name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish word gráda, meaning "noble" or "renowned". Notable people with the given name "Grady" include: Grady Adkins (1897–1966), American baseball player Grady Alderman (1938–2018), American football player Grady Allen (1946–2012), American football player Grady Benton (born 1973), American football player Grady Booch (born 1955), American software engineer Grady Brewer (born 1970), American boxer Grady Brown (born 1944), American politician Grady Brown (American football) (born 1977), American football player and coach Grady Cavness (born .
When was Grady most popular?
The name Grady reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Melton?
The surname Melton originates from English. Melton is a Scottish surname, and is derived from Anglo-Saxon (Old English) medeltone or meltuna, from the Old English words middel, meaning "middle" or "between two places", and tun, meaning "settlement". Annette Melton (born 1985), Australian actress Arthur Melton (1906–1978), American psychologist Babe Melton (1898–??), American baseball player Barry Melton (born 1947), American musician Bill Melton (1945–2024), American baseball player Bo Melton (born 1999), American football player Bryant Melton (born 1940), American politician Buck Melton (1923–2014), American politician Carl D.
What are the origins of the name Grady Melton?
The name Grady Melton combines two different traditions: the first name Grady has Irish roots, while the surname Melton originates from English.
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