Thaddeus vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Lance Rank #843

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Thaddeus or Lance more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Lance mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Thaddeus and Lance boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.