Cad is a name of Welsh origin, derived from the word "cad", which means "battle". It is often considered a unisex name, though it has been more commonly used for males in recent years. The name gained some popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century but has since become less common. Notable individuals with this name include Cad Bane, a fictional character from the Star Wars universe, and Cadbury Schweppes, a former multinational confectionery company.
"From 1916 to 1917, there were ten children named Cad."