Bader

♂ Boy

Pronounced BAH-der /ˈbɑ.dɛr/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Badr — from Arabic, 'a full moon; the moon at its fullest' (a symbol of beauty and completeness)Low

In 30 seconds: A full moon: Bader spells Badr. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'BAH-der').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA spelling of Badr — from Arabic, 'a full moon; the moon at its fullest' (a symbol of beauty and completeness)

U.S. rank (2024)#7793 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 377

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bader is a spelling of Badr — from Arabic, 'a full moon; the moon at its fullest' (a symbol of beauty; the Battle of Badr in early Islamic history). A lyrical, classic name (said 'BAH-der').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare in this form, a-full-moon at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Badr means 'a full moon; the moon at its fullest' in Arabic (a symbol of beauty and completeness; the Battle of Badr) — Bader is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'BAH-der').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Badr — Arabic etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bader mean?

Bader spells Badr — Arabic 'a full moon; the moon at its fullest'.

How do you pronounce Bader?

It's said BAH-der /ˈbɑ.dɛr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bader a boy or girl name?

Bader is a boy's name.

How popular is Bader?

Bader is a rare name in the U.S.