Thaddeus vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Kareem Rank #676

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Thaddeus or Kareem more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Kareem mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Thaddeus and Kareem boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.