Grace
divine favor
- Origin
- Latin
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- United States
- Pronunciation
- GRAYSS
- Popularity
- stable
Common nicknames
Gracie
About the name Grace
Grace is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "divine favor". It is most commonly used in Christian families and is especially popular in United States.
Grace has been in the US top 40 for girls for most of the past 25 years. Its meaning — divine favor — is central to Christian theology, but the name reads secular and modern enough for parents of any background. Grace also works widely as a middle name, and Gracie is a top-500 name in its own right.
Popularity trend: Grace has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Grace
- What does the name Grace mean?
- Grace means "divine favor". It's a girl name of Latin origin, most commonly used in Christian families and popular in United States.
- Where does the name Grace come from?
- Grace originates from Latin. On Babbloom it's classified in the Christian naming tradition.
- Is Grace a boy or girl name?
- Grace is a girl name.