Thaddeus vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Harold Rank #991

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Thaddeus or Harold more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Harold mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Thaddeus and Harold boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.