Gad

Simple Biblical name with an auspicious meaning. There are two men named Gad in the Old Testament — one the first son of Jacob and Zilpah, and the other a prophet of King David.

Gad can also be used as a nickname for the name Gadiel.

In Navajo, Gad is a male name that means "juniper tree".

Pronounced GAD.

As of October 2026, Gad ranked #8474 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #6380 in 1987.