Jefferson vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Jefferson Rank #711

Thaddeus Rank #850

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Jefferson or Thaddeus more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Thaddeus mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Jefferson and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.