Thaddeus vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Thaddeus or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Darius mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Thaddeus and Darius boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.