The nameGalaad
Galaad is the French form of Galahad, the Arthurian knight.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
From Gilead, a biblical region east of the Jordan.
Origin
Hebrew, through Arthurian literature.
History
Galahad is the knight of the Round Table who finds the Grail; in France the name was mostly given in the 2000s.
Popularity of the name Galaad
Galaad in France
1575thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2008peak year (30 births)
645babies named Galaad in France since 1900
Galaad was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 230 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Galaad. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Galaad in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Galaad mean?
From Gilead, a biblical region east of the Jordan.
What is the origin of the name Galaad?
Hebrew, through Arthurian literature.
Is Galaad a girl's or a boy's name?
Galaad is a boy's name.