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Chad

♂ Boy

Pronounced CHAD /ˈt͡ʃæd/Medium

Meaning: BattleMedium

In 30 seconds: Chad is an Old English name meaning 'battle,' tied to the early form Ceadda. It carries the memory of a seventh-century English saint.
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Origin MediumOld English, English
MeaningBattle
U.S. rank (2025)#1701 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births96 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1972
Total births (all-time)≈ 240,736

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197219142025

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

The name comes from Old English and is linked to the element meaning 'battle,' with the early form recorded as Ceadda. Saint Chad, an Anglo-Saxon bishop, gave the name lasting standing in England. In modern times it has been carried by figures such as actor Chad Everett.

Brisk and one-syllable, Chad has a sharp, no-nonsense sound very different from its older form Ceadda. Actor Chad Lowe is another well-known bearer.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Chad is 'battle', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Chad — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Ceadda

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Chad Lowe (1968–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Chad Everett (1937–2012)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Chad…

Cove— lands in the same popularity range
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Craig— lands in the same popularity range
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chad mean?

Chad is usually explained as meaning 'battle' and is most often linked with Old English tradition.

How do you pronounce Chad?

It's commonly said CHAD /ˈt͡ʃæd/.

Is Chad a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Chad is used as a boy name.

How popular is Chad?

In 2024, Chad ranked #1805 in the U.S. for boys, with 90 births recorded.

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