Thaddeus vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Thaddeus or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Abner mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Thaddeus and Abner boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.