Tad
tad
US Popularity:16083
Origin:Gaelic
Meaning:Heart; Poet; Philosopher
What better way to show your unconditional love for your little one than with the lovely masculine moniker Tad? Meaning “heart,” it has strong Gaelic roots and makes for a fitting choice to honor your little bundle of joy’s heart of gold. It is derived from the Aramaic name Thaddeus which is the name of one of the twelve apostles of Jesus in the Christian Bible, making for a meaningful choice if you hope to raise baby in your faith. Tad also stems from the Irish, Scottish, and Gaelic masculine name Tadhg which means “poet” or “philosopher” and was borne by many ancient Irish kings, sure to inspire a leader in your little Tad.
How Popular Is The Name Tad?
U.S. Births
Overall:Tad is currently #16083 in U.S. births
Boy:Tad is currently #7657 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#7657
in 2024
- 842
from 2023
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