Javad

Javad is a boy's name of Persian origin meaning “generous.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2000.

Javad at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
“generous”
Also spelled
Jawad

About the name Javad

Javad belongs to the Persian tradition. Its meaning — “generous” — is the sense carried by its Persian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Jawad.

In the United States, Javad first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4372 in 1974, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 57 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Javad in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Best US rank
#4372 in 1974
Peak year
1986
Total since 1880
57

Javad in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#3036 in 2000
Babies named Javad in 2000
3
Total since 1996
3

Spellings & short forms

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Javad mean?

Javad means “generous” in its Persian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Javad a boy or girl name?

Javad is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2000.

What origin is the name Javad?

Javad comes from the Persian tradition. It is also spelled Jawad.

How popular is the name Javad?

Javad first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #4372 in 1974, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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