What origin is the name Arad?

Arad comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Arad a popular name?

Arad is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Arad does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Arad?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Arad — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Arad

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Arad

Arad

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Arad is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Hebrew name meaning a wild ass or a dragon, signifying untamed strength or a formidable presence.".

Arad is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew name meaning a wild ass or a dragon, signifying untamed strength or a formidable presence.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.