Fern vs Thaddaeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fern

Boy #5,858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fern plant (feathery frond)"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #5,721 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"heart, courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

Christian English Greek Latin

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Fern Rank #5,858

Thaddaeus Rank #5,721

Thaddaeus is more popular, ranked #5721 vs #5858 for Fern.

Is Fern or Thaddaeus more popular?

Thaddaeus is more popular, ranked #5721 compared to Fern at #5858 in the United States.

What do Fern and Thaddaeus mean?

Fern means "fern plant (feathery frond)" (Old English origin). Thaddaeus means "heart, courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Fern and Thaddaeus boy or girl names?

Fern is primarily a boy name. Thaddaeus is primarily a boy name.