Shad vs Kaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shad

Boy #5,928 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoicing in the way"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,083 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice"

Origin: Latin (Caius/Gaius)

Danish Swedish Norwegian German

✓ All Clear

Shad Rank #5,928

Kaj Rank #6,083

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 vs #6083 for Kaj.

Is Shad or Kaj more popular?

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 compared to Kaj at #6083 in the United States.

What do Shad and Kaj mean?

Shad means "rejoicing in the way" (Hebrew origin). Kaj means "to rejoice" (Latin (Caius/Gaius) origin).

Are Shad and Kaj boy or girl names?

Shad is primarily a boy name. Kaj is primarily a boy name.