Jimmy vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Jimmy Rank #860

Thaddeus Rank #850

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Is Jimmy or Thaddeus more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Jimmy and Thaddeus mean?

Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Jimmy and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Jimmy is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.