Edison vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Edison Rank #828

Thaddeus Rank #850

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Edison or Thaddeus more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Edison and Thaddeus mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Edison and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.