Thaddeus vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Alec Rank #880

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Thaddeus or Alec more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Alec mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Thaddeus and Alec boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.