Houston vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Houston Rank #704

Thaddeus Rank #850

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Houston or Thaddeus more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Houston and Thaddeus mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Houston and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.