Thaddeus vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Van Rank #909

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #909 for Van.

Is Thaddeus or Van more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Van mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Thaddeus and Van boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.