Shad Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Shad Name at a Glance

Name	Shad
Meaning	Short form of the Biblical Shadrach; one of three young Hebrew men who survived being cast into a fiery furnace.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Shad Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Shad means “Short form of the Biblical Shadrach; one of three young Hebrew men who survived being cast into a fiery furnace”. 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.

Shad Name Origin

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

Is Shad a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Shad

When considering Shad 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.