A descendant of Uad
Quaid is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Mac Uaid, which means son of Uad. Uad is the Gaelic version of the name Wat, a diminutive of Walter, meaning ruler of the army. It has transitioned from a surname to a rare and distinctive given name in the United States.
About 20 boys were named Quaid in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the science fiction film Total Recall · Total Recall
Professional American football player
