Jad

Jad is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 141 boys in the United States.

Jad at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jad

Jad belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jad first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #977 in 2018, and in 2024 141 babies received the name — 3,678 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jad in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#977 in 2018
Peak year
2020
Babies named Jad in 2024
141
Total since 1880
3,678

Jad in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#723 in 2019
Babies named Jad in 2025
28
Total since 1996
512

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jad mean?

The meaning of Jad is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jad a boy or girl name?

Jad is a boy name. In 2024, 141 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jad?

Jad comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jad?

Jad first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #977 in 2018, and 141 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].