Asriel vs Thaddaeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asriel

Boy #5,915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prince of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Fantasy fiction

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,915
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az, Azi, Riel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Asriel Rank #5,915
Thaddaeus Rank #5,721

Thaddaeus is more popular, ranked #5721 vs #5915 for Asriel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asriel ___

  • Asriel James
  • Asriel Cole
  • Asriel Sage
  • Asriel Finn
  • Asriel River
  • Asriel Grey

Thaddaeus ___

  • Thaddaeus James
  • Thaddaeus William
  • Thaddaeus John
  • Thaddaeus Michael
  • Thaddaeus Joseph
  • Thaddaeus Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asriel

Lyra Serafina Ezra Zephyr Orion

If you choose Thaddaeus

Barnabas Cornelius Sebastian Bartholomew Philippa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asriel or Thaddaeus more popular?

Thaddaeus is more popular, ranked #5721 compared to Asriel at #5915 in the United States.

What do Asriel and Thaddaeus mean?

Asriel means "prince of God" (Hebrew origin). Thaddaeus means "heart, courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Asriel and Thaddaeus boy or girl names?

Asriel is primarily a boy name. Thaddaeus is primarily a boy name.

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