Demetrious vs Thaddaeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetrious

Boy #5,642 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Demeter, of the earth goddess"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Eastern European Christian Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,642
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, D, Tre

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Demetrious Rank #5,642
Thaddaeus Rank #5,721

Demetrious is more popular, ranked #5642 vs #5721 for Thaddaeus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetrious ___

  • Demetrious James
  • Demetrious Anthony
  • Demetrious Ray
  • Demetrious Michael
  • Demetrious Lee
  • Demetrious Paul

Thaddaeus ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Demetrious

Theodora Alexander Nikolai Anastasia Leonidas

If you choose Thaddaeus

Barnabas Cornelius Sebastian Bartholomew Philippa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetrious or Thaddaeus more popular?

Demetrious is more popular, ranked #5642 compared to Thaddaeus at #5721 in the United States.

What do Demetrious and Thaddaeus mean?

Demetrious means "devoted to Demeter, of the earth goddess" (Greek origin). Thaddaeus means "heart, courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Demetrious and Thaddaeus boy or girl names?

Demetrious is primarily a boy name. Thaddaeus is primarily a boy name.

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