Van vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

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Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Van Rank #909

Thaddeus Rank #850

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

Is Van or Thaddeus more popular?

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

What do Van and Thaddeus mean?

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

Are Van and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

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