Harold vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Harold Rank #991

Thaddeus Rank #850

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Thaddeus more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Thaddeus mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Harold and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.