Eddie vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eddie

Boy #943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune"

Origin: Old English (via Edward)

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Eddie Rank #943

Thaddeus Rank #850

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #943 for Eddie.

Is Eddie or Thaddeus more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Eddie at #943 in the United States.

What do Eddie and Thaddeus mean?

Eddie means "wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune" (Old English (via Edward) origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Eddie and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Eddie is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.