Sam vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Sam Rank #652

Thaddeus Rank #850

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Sam or Thaddeus more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Sam and Thaddeus mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Sam and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.