Vedad is of Slavic origin, meaning "to lead". It is predominantly used as a male given name in the Balkans and other Slavic regions. The name gained prominence during the Middle Ages among Slavic peoples, where it was often bestowed upon children in hopes that they would grow up to be leaders or guides in their communities. The name Vedad is considered to be quite unique and uncommon outside of its region of origin. It has a distinct sound and spelling, which makes it easily recognizable and memorable. In recent years, the name has started to gain some international recognition due to notable individuals bearing this name, such as Vedad Ibišević, a Bosnian footballer who plays for Hertha BSC in the Bundesliga. However, despite its growing global awareness, Vedad remains largely associated with its Slavic heritage and is still relatively uncommon outside of these regions.
The name Vedad experienced fluctuations in popularity between 2009 and 2018, with a notable gap in reported births from 2015 to 2016. The years with the highest number of births were 2011, 2013, and 2014, each with 9 births. Over this period, there were a total of 56 children named Vedad born.