Thaddeus vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Thaddeus or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Cal mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Thaddeus and Cal boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.