Thaddeus
Thaddeus: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Thaddeus
- A male given name from Ancient Greek, of common usage, variant of Thaddaeus.
How popular is Thaddeus?
Since 1880, 32 girls and 26,057 boys in the U.S. have been named Thaddeus (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4366 in 1932. Its highest rank for boys was #307 in 1918. In 2025 it ranked #798 for boys, with 314 babies given the name.
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Thaddeus FAQ
What does the name Thaddeus mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek, of common usage, variant of Thaddaeus.
What is the origin of the name Thaddeus?
Thaddeus is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Thaddeus?
Since 1880, 32 girls and 26,057 boys in the U.S. have been named Thaddeus (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4366 in 1932. Its highest rank for boys was #307 in 1918. In 2025 it ranked #798 for boys, with 314 babies given the name.
Is Thaddeus a boy or girl name?
Thaddeus is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 32 girls and 26,057 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.