Gad Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gad Name at a Glance

Name	Gad
Meaning	A band, a troop.
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gad Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gad means “A band, a troop”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gad Name Origin

Our database records Gad under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gad a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gad is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gad

When considering Gad for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.