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Feminine

Grace

ɡreɪs

Divine favor, charm

Latin

How to say it

GRAYCE

ɡreɪs

What it means

From the Latin gratia, meaning favor, blessing, or charm. An abstract virtue used as a name.

Grace came into English use during the Puritan vogue for single-virtue names in the 16th and 17th centuries: Faith, Hope, Charity, Patience, Prudence, Mercy, Grace. Most of those have quietly retired. Grace survived. It held the US top twenty for girls through most of the 21st century and stays a steady classic. Princess Grace of Monaco (Grace Kelly) gave the name a 20th-century glamour without ever weighing it down. Common short form: Gracie.

How to spell Grace

The standard spelling is Grace. Common variants include Gracie, Graziella, Gracelyn, but Grace is the most widely used form.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1 #39818802025

peaked at #13 in 1883, currently #38 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed August 2026. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Nickname

    Gracie is the natural short in childhood. Many adult Graces keep the full single syllable.

Who's worn it

  • Grace Kelly Hollywood actress turned Princess of Monaco
  • Grace Hopper Computer scientist, US Navy admiral, coined 'debugging'
  • Grace Jones Jamaican-American singer and model, avant-garde style icon

Spelling variants

  • Gracie
  • Graziella
  • Gracelyn

Common questions

What does the name Grace mean?
From the Latin gratia, meaning favor, blessing, or charm. An abstract virtue used as a name.
What does Grace mean in Latin?
In Latin, Grace means "Divine favor, charm." Grace came into English use during the Puritan vogue for single-virtue names in the 16th and 17th centuries: Faith, Hope, Charity, Patience, Prudence, Mercy, Grace. Most of those have quietly retired. Grace survived. It held the US top twenty for girls through most of the 21st century and stays a steady classic. Princess Grace of Monaco (Grace Kelly) gave the name a 20th-century glamour without ever weighing it down. Common short form: Gracie.
How do you pronounce Grace?
Grace is pronounced ɡreɪs. Say it as GRAYCE, with the stress on the "grayce" syllable.
How do you spell Grace?
The standard spelling is Grace. Common spelling variants include Gracie, Graziella, Gracelyn.
Is Grace a boy or girl name?
Grace is traditionally a feminine name.
How popular is the name Grace?
Grace ranked #38 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.