Thaddaeus vs Darrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddaeus

Boy #5,721 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"heart, courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

Christian English Greek Latin

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Old High German

American English Germanic

8 High Risk

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Thaddaeus Rank #5,721

Darrick Rank #5,707

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 vs #5721 for Thaddaeus.

Is Thaddaeus or Darrick more popular?

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 compared to Thaddaeus at #5721 in the United States.

What do Thaddaeus and Darrick mean?

Thaddaeus means "heart, courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Darrick means "ruler of the people" (Old High German origin).

Are Thaddaeus and Darrick boy or girl names?

Thaddaeus is primarily a boy name. Darrick is primarily a boy name.