Thaddeus vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Thaddeus or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Ray mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Thaddeus and Ray boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.