Mouad is of Arabic origin, meaning 'proud' or 'honored'. It is a unisex name, though it's more commonly used for males. The name Mouad is composed of two elements: 'mawadda', which means love or affection, and 'adam', meaning man. Thus, the name can be interpreted as 'affectionate man'. It is often spelled without the diacritical mark, appearing as Mouad instead of Mawâd. The name has gained popularity in various Arab countries, including Algeria, Morocco, and the Gulf states.
"The name Mouad saw a consistent rise in popularity from 2002 to 2017, with its peak being 10 births in that year. However, there has been a decline since then, with only 6 and 5 births each in 2018 and 2020 respectively."