Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: A Band, A Troop, Jacob's Son
Pronunciation: G AE D
Popularity Rank: #11,905
The name Gad is of Hebrew origin and means A Band, A Troop, Jacob's Son. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Gad is commonly found in Egypt, Israel, France, and 72 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G AE D
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Gad is recorded 4,070 times globally, ranking it as the 11,905th most common name worldwide.
Gad is most prevalent in Egypt, with 1,574 occurrences, making it the 2,232th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Gad is found among 1 in every 782 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | #2,232 | 1 : 1,457 |
| Israel | #1,629 | 1 : 782 |
| France | #5,137 | 1 : 5,388 |
| Saudi Arabia | #9,966 | 1 : 12,152 |
| Palestine | #2,400 | 1 : 1,566 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | #3,283 | 1 : 2,622 |
| Tunisia | #3,775 | 1 : 4,398 |
| Nigeria | #5,668 | 1 : 9,828 |
| United States of America | #16,600 | 1 : 17,564 |
| Kuwait | #4,203 | 1 : 6,746 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gad from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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