Thaddeus vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

English French Welsh

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Cedric Rank #945

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Thaddeus or Cedric more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Cedric mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Thaddeus and Cedric boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.