Mathew vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Mathew Rank #941

Thaddeus Rank #850

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Mathew or Thaddeus more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Thaddeus mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Mathew and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.