Thaddeus vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Thaddeus or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Sam mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Thaddeus and Sam boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.