Cedric vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Cedric Rank #945

Thaddeus Rank #850

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Cedric or Thaddeus more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Thaddeus mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Cedric and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.