Chad

/chad/

boy

American

Common

short

Meaning

Battle; warrior

At a glance

Origin: American
Gender: boy
Syllables: 1
Popularity: Common
Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Chad is a name of Old English origin, derived from the Old English word 'Ceadda'. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is also the name of a country in Central Africa, though the name of the country and the personal name have different etymologies.