Timothy vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Timothy Rank #208

Thaddeus Rank #850

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

Is Timothy or Thaddeus more popular?

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

What do Timothy and Thaddeus mean?

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

Are Timothy and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

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