Thaddeus vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Thaddeus or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Hugh mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Thaddeus and Hugh boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.