Thaddaeus vs Kean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddaeus

Boy #5,721 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"heart, courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

Christian English Greek Latin

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,607 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cian

Irish English

15 High Risk

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Thaddaeus Rank #5,721

Kean Rank #5,607

Kean is more popular, ranked #5607 vs #5721 for Thaddaeus.

Is Thaddaeus or Kean more popular?

Kean is more popular, ranked #5607 compared to Thaddaeus at #5721 in the United States.

What do Thaddaeus and Kean mean?

Thaddaeus means "heart, courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Kean means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cian origin).

Are Thaddaeus and Kean boy or girl names?

Thaddaeus is primarily a boy name. Kean is primarily a boy name.