Randal vs Thaddaeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Randal

Boy #5,606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wolf shield"

Origin: Old Norse Randulfr

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Boy #5,721 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"heart, courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Randal Rank #5,606

Thaddaeus Rank #5,721

Randal is more popular, ranked #5606 vs #5721 for Thaddaeus.

Is Randal or Thaddaeus more popular?

Randal is more popular, ranked #5606 compared to Thaddaeus at #5721 in the United States.

What do Randal and Thaddaeus mean?

Randal means "wolf shield" (Old Norse Randulfr origin). Thaddaeus means "heart, courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Randal and Thaddaeus boy or girl names?

Randal is primarily a boy name. Thaddaeus is primarily a boy name.