Thaddeus vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Thaddeus or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Jefferson mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Thaddeus and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.