Thaddeus vs Eddie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune"

Origin: Old English (via Edward)

English American Irish British

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Eddie Rank #943

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #943 for Eddie.

Is Thaddeus or Eddie more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Eddie at #943 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Eddie mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Eddie means "wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune" (Old English (via Edward) origin).

Are Thaddeus and Eddie boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Eddie is primarily a boy name.