Neil vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Neil Rank #866

Thaddeus Rank #850

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Thaddeus more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Thaddeus mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Neil and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.