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Gad
BoyMeaning of Gad: Hebrew: 'good fortune'
Gad is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7929th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 5119th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#7929
9 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#5119
3 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
131
First recorded 1987 · peak 2016
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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