Rashad

Meaning of Rashad

It means "righteous" or "having good judgment."

Rashad has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Rashad

After ranking as high as #584 in 2007, Rashad has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Rashad

• Rashad Evans
  Mixed martial artist, UFC champion
• Rashad Jennings
  Former NFL running back
• Rashad Haughton
  Record producer and songwriter
• Rashad McCants
  Former professional basketball player
• Rashad Khalifa
  Egyptian-American biochemist

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Questions about the name Rashad

What does the name Rashad mean?

Rashad means it means "righteous" or "having good judgment.", and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rashad a boy's or a girl's name?

Rashad is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Rashad?

Rashad did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Rashad most popular?

Rashad peaked at #584 in 2007.