Thaddeus vs Teddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

American English British

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Teddy Rank #898

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Thaddeus or Teddy more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Teddy mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Thaddeus and Teddy boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Teddy is primarily a boy name.