Thaddaeus
Thaddaeus: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈθædiːəs/ · /θæˈdiːəs/
Meaning and origin of Thaddaeus
- A male given name from Ancient Greek; usually spelled Thaddeus.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Thaddaeus, from Ancient Greek Θαδδαῖος (Thaddaîos), from Aramaic תַדַּי (Ṯaday).
How popular is Thaddaeus?
Since 1880, 1,045 boys in the U.S. have been named Thaddaeus. Its highest rank for boys was #2271 in 1978. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Thaddaeus FAQ
What does the name Thaddaeus mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek; usually spelled Thaddeus. Borrowed from Latin Thaddaeus, from Ancient Greek Θαδδαῖος (Thaddaîos), from Aramaic תַדַּי (Ṯaday).
What is the origin of the name Thaddaeus?
Thaddaeus is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Thaddaeus?
Since 1880, 1,045 boys in the U.S. have been named Thaddaeus. Its highest rank for boys was #2271 in 1978. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Thaddaeus a boy or girl name?
Thaddaeus is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,045 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.