The word Chad has various meanings. This word can be a man’s name, a country’s name, a common noun meaning a piece of paper, or a slang term for a cocky alpha male.

Chad ▼ as a boys' name is pronounced chad. It is of Old English origin. Modern spelling of the medieval given name Ceadda, borne by a seventh-century saint who was Archbishop of York. Also a short form of various surnames. Actors Chad Everett, Chad Lowe; football players Chad Morton, Chad Pennington. Also form of Charles.

Chad is a usually disparaging internet slang term used for a popular, confident, sexually active young white male. Its female counterpart is Stacy, who is often portrayed as Chad‘s sexual partner. Use of Chad is associated with the incel community and the website 4chan to refer stereotypical alpha males.

The slang term Chad originated in Chicago as a pejorative term for young, upper-class, urban males. In modern internet slang, the term can be similar to "bro" and generally refers to an "alpha male" or otherwise a genetically superior male.

“Chad” is a slang term that originated in the UK during World War II and has evolved to describe a stereotypical alpha male who is attractive, successful, muscular, cocky, and very popular among women. The term has been used to describe a variety of hyper-masculine men, including the airheaded jock, the trendy dudebro, and the obnoxious yuppie.