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Ladd
♂ Boy
Pronounced LAD /ˈlæd/High
Meaning: From an English surname — from Middle English ladde, 'a young man, a lad; a servant/attendant'Medium
In 30 seconds: A young lad: Ladd is the English surname 'a young man, a servant'. Crisp, vintage, and strong (actor Alan Ladd).
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom an English surname — from Middle English ladde, 'a young man, a lad; a servant/attendant'
U.S. rank (2025)#4094 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,329
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
Ladd comes from an English surname — from Middle English ladde, 'a young man, a lad; a servant or attendant'. A crisp, vintage surname-name (actor Alan Ladd).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-young-man at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? Ladd means 'a young man, a lad' (and 'a servant/attendant') in Middle English — a crisp, vintage surname-name (actor Alan Ladd).
Overall data confidence 65%
Surname references — Ladd — etymology
Variations
LadLadde
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ladd mean?
Ladd is English for 'a young man, a lad; a servant/attendant'.
How do you pronounce Ladd?
It's said LAD /ˈlæd/ — a single syllable.
Is Ladd a boy or girl name?
Ladd is a boy's name.
How popular is Ladd?
Ladd is a rare name in the U.S.