Leroy vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

French African American English

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Leroy Rank #864

Thaddeus Rank #850

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Thaddeus more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Thaddeus mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Leroy and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.