Duke vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Duke Rank #710

Thaddeus Rank #850

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Duke or Thaddeus more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Duke and Thaddeus mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Duke and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.