| Meaning | good sense, right guidance |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ra-shad |
About Rashad
This distinctive name carries a confident, modern energy that feels both timeless and contemporary. Rashad works beautifully across cultures and languages, offering a smooth phonetic flow that's easy to pronounce yet memorable. The strong consonants bookending the softer middle vowel create a balanced sound that commands attention without being harsh. Parents choosing this name often appreciate its sophisticated urban appeal and its ability to transition seamlessly from childhood through adulthood. It's a name that suits a creative spirit, someone who might grow into leadership roles or artistic pursuits. The double "a" gives it an open, approachable quality while maintaining dignity and presence.
Nicknames for Rashad
| Rash |
| Shad |
| Ray |
| Rashy |
Famous People Named Rashad
| Rashad Vaughn | Professional basketball player |
| Rashad Greene | Former NFL wide receiver |
| Rashad McCants | Former NBA player |
| Rashad Evans | Former MMA fighter and UFC Light Heavyweight Champion |
| Rashad Ross | Professional football player |
| Rashad Khalifa | Egyptian-American biochemist and Quranic translator |
| Rashad Becker | German musician and mastering engineer |
| Rashad Hussain | American attorney and diplomat |
| Rashad Haughton | Brother of the late singer Aaliyah |
| Rashad Alakbarov | Azerbaijani artist known for his shadow art |
| Rashad Harden | DJ Rashad - American electronic musician and DJ |
| Rashad Robinson | American civil rights activist and executive director of Color of Change |
| Rashad Weaver | Professional football player |
| Rashad Jennings | British television presenter and personality |
| Rashad Carmichael | Former NFL cornerback |
| Rashad Johnson | American dancer and choreographer |
| Rashad Young | American government official and city administrator |
Characters Named Rashad
| Rashad Shakir | Character in the TV series "Power" |
| Rashad Brannon | Character in the film "Boyz n the Hood" |
| Rashad Howard | Character in the TV series "Empire" |
| Rashad Gideon | Character in the novel "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi |
| Rashad Tate | Character in the TV series "Power" |
| Rashad Hawkins | Character in the novel "Lawn Boy" by Jonathan Evison |
| Rashad Owens | Character in the film "Fruitvale Station" |
| Rashad Ahmad | Character in the TV series "The Quad" |
| Rashad Stone | Character in the film "This Christmas" |
| Rashad Coleman | Character in the film "Dear White People" |
| Rashad Callaway | Character in the TV series "The Chi" |
| Rashad Ridley | Character in the film "Queen & Slim" |
| Rashad Carter | Character in the TV series "Dear White People" |
| Rashad Horne | Character in the TV series "Black Lightning" |
| Rashad Randle | Character in the film "Get Hard" |
| Rashad Brooks | Character in the film "Queen & Slim" |
| Rashad Harris | Character in the TV series "All American" |
| Rashad Washington | Character in the film "Love & Basketball" |
| Rashad Thomas | Character in the TV series "The Quad" |