Thaddeus vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Carl Rank #1,035

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Thaddeus or Carl more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Carl mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Thaddeus and Carl boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.