Mac vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Mac Rank #696

Thaddeus Rank #850

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Mac or Thaddeus more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Mac and Thaddeus mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Mac and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.