Teddy vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Teddy Rank #898

Thaddeus Rank #850

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Teddy or Thaddeus more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Teddy and Thaddeus mean?

Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Teddy and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Teddy is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.