Awad

Awad is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “Compensation.” In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Awad at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“Compensation”

About the name Awad

Awad belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “Compensation” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Awad first appears in Social Security records in 1995. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5502 in 2014, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 147 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Awad in US records

First recorded (US)
1995
Best US rank
#5502 in 2014
Peak year
2014
Babies named Awad in 2024
6
Total since 1880
147

Awad in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#2538 in 2006
Babies named Awad in 2025
7
Total since 1996
47

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Awad mean?

Awad means “Compensation” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Awad a boy or girl name?

Awad is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Awad?

Awad comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Awad?

Awad first appears in US records in 1995. Its best-ever ranking was #5502 in 2014, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

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