Davidson vs Thaddaeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davidson

Boy #5,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,723
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davis

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Davidson Rank #5,723
Thaddaeus Rank #5,721

Thaddaeus is more popular, ranked #5721 vs #5723 for Davidson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davidson ___

  • Davidson James
  • Davidson Cole
  • Davidson Reid
  • Davidson Grant
  • Davidson Lee
  • Davidson Scott

Thaddaeus ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Thaddaeus

Barnabas Cornelius Sebastian Bartholomew Philippa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davidson or Thaddaeus more popular?

Thaddaeus is more popular, ranked #5721 compared to Davidson at #5723 in the United States.

What do Davidson and Thaddaeus mean?

Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin). Thaddaeus means "heart, courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Davidson and Thaddaeus boy or girl names?

Davidson is primarily a boy name. Thaddaeus is primarily a boy name.

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