Thaddaeus vs Randal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddaeus

Boy #5,721 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"heart, courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #5,606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wolf shield"

Origin: Old Norse Randulfr

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Thaddaeus Rank #5,721

Randal Rank #5,606

Randal is more popular, ranked #5606 vs #5721 for Thaddaeus.

Is Thaddaeus or Randal more popular?

Randal is more popular, ranked #5606 compared to Thaddaeus at #5721 in the United States.

What do Thaddaeus and Randal mean?

Thaddaeus means "heart, courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Randal means "wolf shield" (Old Norse Randulfr origin).

Are Thaddaeus and Randal boy or girl names?

Thaddaeus is primarily a boy name. Randal is primarily a boy name.