Carl vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Carl Rank #1,035

Thaddeus Rank #850

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Thaddeus more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Thaddeus mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Carl and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.