Ray vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Ray Rank #777

Thaddeus Rank #850

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Ray or Thaddeus more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Ray and Thaddeus mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Ray and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.