Thaddeus vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

English American German Greek Scandinavian

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Thaddeus or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Chris mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Thaddeus and Chris boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.