Thaddeus vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Thaddeus or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Timothy mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Thaddeus and Timothy boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.