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    Chad

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Chad

    Chad

    Boy
    irish
    1 syllable

    Chad is an irish boy's name meaning "Defence; battle, warrior; of ethiopian origin, meaning:great love".

    Chad is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Defence; battle, warrior; of ethiopian origin, meaning:great love". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

    Origin
    irish
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    1

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Defence; battle, warrior; of ethiopian origin, meaning:great love

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Chad

    Very rare in US records

    What does Chad mean?

    Chad is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Defence; battle, warrior; of ethiopian origin, meaning:great love".

    Is Chad a rare name?

    Yes. Chad does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Chad

    RileyNoraKeiraErinFionaCiara

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    Names with a similar meaning to Chad

    Chad means "Defence; battle, warrior; of ethiopian origin, meaning:great love" — these names share that spirit.

    • Liam — "Strong-willed warrior and protector" (irish)
    • Owen — "Young warrior, noble" (welsh)

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