Thaddaeus vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddaeus

Boy #5,721 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"heart, courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

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Thaddaeus Rank #5,721

Yates Rank #5,699

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5721 for Thaddaeus.

Is Thaddaeus or Yates more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Thaddaeus at #5721 in the United States.

What do Thaddaeus and Yates mean?

Thaddaeus means "heart, courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Thaddaeus and Yates boy or girl names?

Thaddaeus is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.