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Chad name meaning
First Name
241k
in the U.S.
since 1880
241k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
350
in the U.S.
in 2010
350
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Chad mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Chad
User Submitted Origins
English
64%
Celtic
14%
Hebrew
5%
Chinese
5%
Berber
5%
African American
5%
Jamaican
5%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 2 people from the United States and Australia, the name Chad is of English origin and means "Battle Warrior".
- A user from Georgia, U.S. says the name Chad is of English origin and means "Modern version of English name Ceadda, meaning Battle Warrior".
- A user from Australia says the name Chad is of Celtic origin and means "Warlike in Battle".
- According to a user from South Africa, the name Chad is of English origin and means "warrior".
- 2 submissions from Virginia, U.S. agree the name Chad means "Protector" and is of Celtic origin.
- A submission from New Zealand says the name Chad means "defender".
- A user from Nevada, U.S. says the name Chad is of Chinese origin and means "Soldier".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Chad is of Berber origin and means "a guy".
- According to a user from New Jersey, U.S., the name Chad is of English origin and means "White Claw".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Chad
See Shad.
Other Dictionary Sources
- A family of Afroasiatic tonal languages (mostly two tones) spoken in the regions west and south of Lake Chad in north central Africa
- A landlocked desert republic in north-central Africa; was under French control until 1960
- A lake in north central Africa; fed by the Shari river
- A small piece of paper that is supposed to be removed when a hole is punched in a card or paper tape
Wiktionary
From Old English Ċeadda, of obscure meaning; name of a seventh-century Anglo-Saxon saint, revived in the 20th century.
- A male given name from Old English. Also a modern nickname for Charles, Chadwick and similar-sounding names
- (Britain) The British version of the "Kilroy was here" graffiti.
- (Internet slang, seduction community, incel slang) A very handsome, usually tall, man whom women find sexually attractive; at times seen as an alpha male of a group.
The sense of "alpha male" originates from a stereotype in Anglosphere cultures that men with such a name tend to bear that temperament.
- A male given name from Old English. Also a modern nickname for Charles, Chadwick and similar-sounding names
- (Britain) The British version of the "Kilroy was here" graffiti.
- (Internet slang, seduction community, incel slang) A very handsome, usually tall, man whom women find sexually attractive; at times seen as an alpha male of a group.
Believed to be from Kanuri tsade (“lake”), after Lake Chad.
- A country in Central Africa. Official name: Republic of Chad.
- A lake in Central Africa.
Chad was also found in the following language(s): Asturian, Cebuano, Spanish, and Swahili
Notable Persons Named Chad
Notable Persons Named Chad
Chad Michael Murray
Chad Michael Murray is an actor, model, spokesperson, and writer. His most notable accomplishments were from 1999 to present. Chad was born Chad Michael Murray on August 24th, 1981 in Buffalo, New York, U.S. Chad is also known as Chad Murray.
Chad Kelly
Chad Kelly is a football player. Chad was born on March 26th, 1994 in Buffalo, New York.
Chad Kroeger
He has been prominent since 1995. Chad was given the name Chad Robert Turton-Kroeger on November 15th, 1974 in Hanna, Alberta, Canada.
Chad Smith
Chad Smith is a funk rock, alternative rock, hard rock, funk metal, heavy metal music, experimental rock, and jazz-funk musician. He plays Drum kit. His ongoing career started in 1988. Chad was given the name Chadwick Gaylord Smith on October 25th, 1961 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Chad Johnson
Chad Johnson is a football player. Chad was born on January 9th, 1978 in Miami.
Chad Hurley
Chad Hurley is a co-founder & former ceo of youtube, co-founder & ceo of mixbit, youtube, mixbit, co-founder & former ceo ofyoutube, and co-founder & ceo ofmixbit. Chad was given the name Chad Meredith Hurley on January 24th, 1977 in Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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- Chad EverettActor
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- Chad HugoRecord Producer
- Chad MichaelsDrag Performer
- Chad AllenActor
- Chad GrayMusician
- Chad DawsonBoxer
- Chad JohnsonHockey Player
- Chad PenningtonFootball Player
- Chad LindbergActor
- Chad le Clos
- Chad HenneFootball Player
Notable Persons With the Last Name Chad
Notable Persons With the Last Name Chad
Chad
Chad was a christian bishop. He left this life on March 2nd, 0672.
Norman Chad
Norman Chad is a sportswriter / columnist and sports journalism.
Harrison Chad
Harrison Chad is an actor and voice actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 2000 to present. Harrison was born on July 17th, 1992 in Plainview, New York.
Dominic Chad
Dominic Chad is an alternative rock, indie rock, britpop, and progressive rock musician and songwriter. He plays Guitar, vocals, keyboards, piano, synthesizers, bass, Keyboard instrument, Synthesizer, Bass guitar, and Vocals. He has had major accomplishments since 1991. Dominic was born Dominic Chad on June 5th, 1972 in Exeter, Devon, England.
Matt & Rob Chad
Matt & Rob Chad is a comedy, horror film, adventure, and science fiction comedian. Matt was given the name Matt Bettinelli-Olpin .
Charles Chad
Charles Chad is a soccer player for the Madureira Esporte Clube, Friburguense Atlético Clube, FC Porto, Vilanovense F.C., A.D. Machico, Aragua F.C., Mineros de Guayana, Tianjin Teda F.C., Associação Desportiva Cabofriense, Ceará Sporting Club, C.D. Trofense, Bangu Atlético Clube, and Campinense Clu. Charles was born on December 31st, 1981 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Chad | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 62.29% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 4.29% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 26.00% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 5.43% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Chad
People with the last name Chad are most frequently White or Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Chad
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| #30 | Boy Name of the 1970s |