Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Thad Updated April 13, 2026 by Jennifer M. Thad Gender: Male Origin: Greek Meaning: Praise ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Thad? The name Thad is primarily a male name of Greek origin that means Praise. Short form of Thaddaeus.People who like the name Thad also like: Theo, Finn, Rhett, Titus, Jack, Liam, Silas, Ella, Amelia, Lydia, Elle, Abigail, Charlotte, Blythe Names like Thad: Thao, Taye, Tiya, Tad, Tadi, Thuy, Theda, Tao, Taite, Tia, Thai, Tuyet, Tahiya, Thu, Tau, Tait, Tate, Totie, Ty, Thady, Tayte, Thi, Taha, Twee, Tea, Todd, Tattuye, Tua, Teo, Thwaite Stats for the Name Thad Thad is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Thad is currently not ranked in U.S. births