Thaddeus vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Mathew Rank #941

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Thaddeus or Mathew more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Mathew mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Thaddeus and Mathew boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.