Gad
Pronunciation: [ g-AD ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gad first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 122 babies have been named Gad in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gad is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,792 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,792
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"one who pulls; stubborn"
#21,595 in US
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"The wren bird; small, spirited songbird"
#21,833 in US
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Germanic origin
"mountain, hill"
#21,697 in US
Greek/Latin origin
"land of the Indus River"
#21,719 in US
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About the Name Gad
Gad is a boy name .
Gad is currently ranked #21,792 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Gad include Gadiel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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