Emmaus vs Thaddaeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmaus

Boy #5,757 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hot springs, warm wells"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian Biblical English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,757
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em, Maus

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Popularity Comparison

Emmaus Rank #5,757
Thaddaeus Rank #5,721

Thaddaeus is more popular, ranked #5721 vs #5757 for Emmaus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmaus ___

  • Emmaus James
  • Emmaus John
  • Emmaus Luke
  • Emmaus Paul
  • Emmaus David
  • Emmaus Thomas

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 Emmaus

Ezra Elias Miriam Naomi Tobias

If you choose Thaddaeus

Barnabas Cornelius Sebastian Bartholomew Philippa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmaus or Thaddaeus more popular?

Thaddaeus is more popular, ranked #5721 compared to Emmaus at #5757 in the United States.

What do Emmaus and Thaddaeus mean?

Emmaus means "hot springs, warm wells" (Hebrew origin). Thaddaeus means "heart, courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Emmaus and Thaddaeus boy or girl names?

Emmaus is primarily a boy name. Thaddaeus is primarily a boy name.

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