Thaddeus vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Thaddeus or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Duke mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Thaddeus and Duke boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.