Shad vs Chai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shad

Boy #5,928 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoicing in the way"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew

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Boy #5,960 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"life, alive"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Hebrew Indian (via tea culture)

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Shad Rank #5,928

Chai Rank #5,960

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 vs #5960 for Chai.

Is Shad or Chai more popular?

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 compared to Chai at #5960 in the United States.

What do Shad and Chai mean?

Shad means "rejoicing in the way" (Hebrew origin). Chai means "life, alive" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shad and Chai boy or girl names?

Shad is primarily a boy name. Chai is primarily a boy name.