Harry vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English British American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#780
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hal, Haz

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Harry Rank #780
Thaddeus Rank #850

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harry ___

  • Harry James
  • Harry William
  • Harry Thomas
  • Harry George
  • Harry Edward
  • Harry Charles

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 Harry

William George Charlotte Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Thaddeus

Augustus Sebastian Cornelius Edmund Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harry or Thaddeus more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Harry and Thaddeus mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Harry and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.

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