Dash vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Dash Rank #969

Thaddeus Rank #850

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Dash or Thaddeus more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Dash and Thaddeus mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Dash and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.