Edison vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#828
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Eddy

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Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English Polish American Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#850
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Thad, Tad, Taddy

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Thaddeus Rank #850

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edison ___

  • Edison James
  • Edison Cole
  • Edison Lane
  • Edison Gray
  • Edison Lee
  • Edison Paul

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 Edison

Darwin Ada Rosalind Archer Miles

If you choose Thaddeus

Augustus Sebastian Cornelius Edmund Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Thaddeus more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Edison and Thaddeus mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Edison and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.

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