Thaddeus vs Zeke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

✓ All Clear

Boy #732 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Christian

45 High Risk

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Zeke Rank #732

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Is Thaddeus or Zeke more popular?

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Zeke mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Zeke means "strength of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Thaddeus and Zeke boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Zeke is primarily a boy name.