Thaddeus vs Jimmy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

English American Irish Australian

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Jimmy Rank #860

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Is Thaddeus or Jimmy more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Jimmy mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin).

Are Thaddeus and Jimmy boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Jimmy is primarily a boy name.