Fortune, luck, or a troop
In the Old Testament, Gad is the seventh son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name is derived from the Hebrew word for good fortune or luck, though it can also signify a troop or company. It remains a rare, punchy choice with deep historical and religious roots.
About 9 boys were named Gad in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
French-Moroccan stand-up comedian and actor
German Jewish resistance fighter and educator
Evolutionary psychologist and author
German-Israeli memoirist
