Chad is a shortened form of the Old English name Ceadda, which means "battle" or "warrior." It also has roots in Welsh, where it means "love," and in African, where it means "firstborn son." The name gained popularity in the United States in the 1960s, and peaked in popularity in the 1970s.
Defender, Warrior. From the Old English name Ceadda, which is of unknown meaning, possibly based on Old Welsh cat "battle". This was the name of a 7th-century English saint. Borne primarily by Catholics, it was a rare name until the 1960s when it started to become more common amongst the general population. This is also the name of a country in Africa, though it originates from a different source. The name Chad is used mainly in English-speaking countries. It is often given to boys, but can be used as a unisex name.
The name Chad is a respelling of the Old English name Ceadda. Its meaning is unknown; however, it is the name of an African country so could be good for someone with African roots.