Thaddeus vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

American English

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Thaddeus or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Edison mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Thaddeus and Edison boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.