Rade

Rade is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Serbia, Croatia, and other Balkan countries. It typically functions as a diminutive of longer names like Radoslav, Radovan, or Radomir, all containing the Slavic element 'rad' meaning 'joy,' 'willing,' or 'happy.' Despite its short form, Rade often stands as an independent given name in the Balkans. The name carries positive connotations of happiness and contentment through its etymology. Outside of Southeastern Europe, Rade remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality in international contexts. The name's simplicity, with just two syllables and straightforward pronunciation (RAH-deh), makes it accessible across language boundaries while still maintaining its specific cultural heritage.

Pronounced RAH-deh.

As of October 2026, Rade ranked #5295 in US births in 1975 SSA, peaked at #3521 in 1959.