Thaddeus vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Thaddeus or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Trace mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Thaddeus and Trace boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.