Thaddeus vs Alvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Alvin Rank #792

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Thaddeus or Alvin more popular?

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Alvin mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Alvin means "noble friend, elf friend" (Old English origin).

Are Thaddeus and Alvin boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Alvin is primarily a boy name.