Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Thad Updated January 22, 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, Jack, Liam, Rhett, Silas, Titus, Finn, Lydia, Charlotte, Blythe, Abigail, Elle, Lucy, Ella Names like Thad: Thy, Toddy, Tate, Tayte, Theia, Tut, Tadi, Theo, Toyah, Tadeo, Toya, Teo, Taha, Tatau, Thoth, Tay, Thea, Tuwa, Tu, Taya, Ty, Taite, Todd, Tadewi, Theda, Thuyet, Tait, Ted, Toi, Thady 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