Protector; battle; warrior
Derived from the Old English name Ceadda, it is likely of Celtic origin meaning 'battle'. It was famously borne by a 7th-century saint who was the Bishop of Lichfield, helping the name survive through the Middle Ages.
Less common today
Chad isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #85 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
7th-century Anglo-Saxon bishop and saint
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