Thaddeus vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Thaddeus or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Houston mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Thaddeus and Houston boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.