Dauna vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dauna

Girl #66,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, first light of day"

Origin: Old English dagian

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,744
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Daun, Dawn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dauna Rank #66,744
Thaddeus Rank #850

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #66744 for Dauna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dauna ___

  • Dauna Marie
  • Dauna Elizabeth
  • Dauna Lee
  • Dauna Rose
  • Dauna Elaine

Thaddeus ___

  • Thaddeus James
  • Thaddeus William
  • Thaddeus John
  • Thaddeus August
  • Thaddeus Cole
  • Thaddeus Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dauna

Donna Sandra Linda Gary Dennis

If you choose Thaddeus

Augustus Sebastian Cornelius Edmund Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dauna or Thaddeus more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Dauna at #66744 in the United States.

What do Dauna and Thaddeus mean?

Dauna means "dawn, first light of day" (Old English dagian origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Dauna and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Dauna is primarily a girl name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.

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