Thaddeus vs Tobias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #280 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is good; Yahweh is good"

Origin: Hebrew

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Tobias Rank #280

Tobias is more popular, ranked #280 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Thaddeus or Tobias more popular?

Tobias is more popular, ranked #280 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Tobias mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Tobias means "God is good; Yahweh is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Thaddeus and Tobias boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Tobias is primarily a boy name.