Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Thad Updated November 10, 2025 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: Jack, Titus, Silas, Finn, Rhett, Liam, Theo, Lydia, Blythe, Charlotte, Elle, Ella, Lucy, Abigail Names like Thad: Tea, Tuyet, Tiwa, Tao, Tua, Tau, Teo, Totie, Theda, Thao, Tutti, Thuy, Theta, Twee, Tai, Tate, Tadeo, Taya, Toddy, Todd, Thi, Theudo, Thady, Tatau, Taia, Tait, Theo, Tadita, Taha, Thu 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