Thaddeus vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Ira Rank #978

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Thaddeus or Ira more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Ira mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Thaddeus and Ira boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.