Thaddeus vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Jerry Rank #868

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Thaddeus or Jerry more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Jerry mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Thaddeus and Jerry boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.