Thaddaeus vs Kelan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddaeus

Boy #5,721 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"heart, courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #5,581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic caol

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Thaddaeus Rank #5,721

Kelan Rank #5,581

Kelan is more popular, ranked #5581 vs #5721 for Thaddaeus.

Is Thaddaeus or Kelan more popular?

Kelan is more popular, ranked #5581 compared to Thaddaeus at #5721 in the United States.

What do Thaddaeus and Kelan mean?

Thaddaeus means "heart, courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Kelan means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic caol origin).

Are Thaddaeus and Kelan boy or girl names?

Thaddaeus is primarily a boy name. Kelan is primarily a boy name.