Thaddeus vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Riggs Rank #669

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Thaddeus or Riggs more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Riggs mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Thaddeus and Riggs boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.