Kannon vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kannon

Boy #985 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries"

Origin: Japanese/Sanskrit

American Japanese-influenced

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Kannon Rank #985

Thaddeus Rank #850

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #985 for Kannon.

Is Kannon or Thaddeus more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Kannon at #985 in the United States.

What do Kannon and Thaddeus mean?

Kannon means "perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries" (Japanese/Sanskrit origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Kannon and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Kannon is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.