Generosity or excellence
Derived from the Arabic root meaning to be great or to excel, it is often associated with generosity and high quality. It is a modern, streamlined version of more traditional Arabic names like Jadallah. In some contexts, it can also refer to a grandfather or ancestor.
Less common today
Jadd isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,213 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American football player
