Thaddaeus vs Shade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddaeus

Boy #5,721 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"heart, courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #5,590 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shadow, area of darkness"

Origin: Old English (sceadu)

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Thaddaeus Rank #5,721

Shade Rank #5,590

Shade is more popular, ranked #5590 vs #5721 for Thaddaeus.

Is Thaddaeus or Shade more popular?

Shade is more popular, ranked #5590 compared to Thaddaeus at #5721 in the United States.

What do Thaddaeus and Shade mean?

Thaddaeus means "heart, courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Shade means "shadow, area of darkness" (Old English (sceadu) origin).

Are Thaddaeus and Shade boy or girl names?

Thaddaeus is primarily a boy name. Shade is primarily a boy name.