Thaddeus

Thaddeus is a Greek/Aramaic boy's name. Ancient name meaning "gift of God". Carries a distinguished history while remaining uncommon in modern usage.

How popular is Thaddeus in the United States?

In 2024, 284 boys in the United States were named Thaddeus, making it the 850th most popular boy's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 731st a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 416 births.

Records for Thaddeus go back to 1880, and 25,771 babies have been given the name since.

What Thaddeus means and where it comes from

Ancient name meaning "gift of God". Carries a distinguished history while remaining uncommon in modern usage. A Greek form of the Aramaic name Tadai. Has biblical connections as one of the twelve apostles.

Thaddeus is of Greek/Aramaic origin, described as biblical in style.

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

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 284 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Thaddeus mean?

Ancient name meaning "gift of God". Carries a distinguished history while remaining uncommon in modern usage.

Where does the name Thaddeus come from?

Thaddeus is of Greek/Aramaic origin, and is usually described as biblical in style.

How popular is Thaddeus in the United States?

In 2024, 284 boys in the United States were named Thaddeus, making it the 850th most popular boy's name that year.

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

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 284 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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