Thaddeus vs Kannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #985 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries"

Origin: Japanese/Sanskrit

American Japanese-influenced

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Kannon Rank #985

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #985 for Kannon.

Is Thaddeus or Kannon more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Kannon at #985 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Kannon mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Kannon means "perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries" (Japanese/Sanskrit origin).

Are Thaddeus and Kannon boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Kannon is primarily a boy name.