Alec vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Alec Rank #880

Thaddeus Rank #850

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Thaddeus more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Thaddeus mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Alec and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.