Boy Name
Ladd
Ladd is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Ladd — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Lady is on your shortlist, Ladd belongs in the same conversation.
Ladd meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Ladd has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Ladd as L·A·D·D, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Ladd is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Ladd variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Ladda, Ladde, Laddy.
- Nicknames: Ladd works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Ladd with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Ladd middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lady, Laddie, Laith, Leda, Letty — full picks on the sibling names for Ladd guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Ladd? Browse our names like Ladd guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Ladd
What does the name Ladd mean?
Ladd has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Ladd?
The exact origin of Ladd is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Ladd?
Ladd has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Ladd a boy's or girl's name?
Ladd is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Ladd in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Ladd sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Ladd?
Names that share Ladd's sound and style include Lady, Laddie, Laith, Leda, Letty.
What middle names pair well with Ladd?
Good middle-name fits for Ladd pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Ladd is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Ladd is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Ladd?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ladd share its rhythm without rhyming — Lady, Laddie, Laith all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.