Spade vs Shad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Spade

Boy #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,928 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoicing in the way"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew

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Spade Rank #5,953

Shad Rank #5,928

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 vs #5953 for Spade.

Is Spade or Shad more popular?

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 compared to Spade at #5953 in the United States.

What do Spade and Shad mean?

Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin). Shad means "rejoicing in the way" (Hebrew origin).

Are Spade and Shad boy or girl names?

Spade is primarily a boy name. Shad is primarily a boy name.