Jedidiah vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Jedidiah Rank #811
Thaddeus Rank #850

Jedidiah is more popular, ranked #811 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jedidiah ___

  • Jedidiah James
  • Jedidiah Cole
  • Jedidiah Thomas
  • Jedidiah Wade
  • Jedidiah Grant
  • Jedidiah Lee

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 Jedidiah

Ezekiel Obadiah Naomi Miriam Josiah

If you choose Thaddeus

Augustus Sebastian Cornelius Edmund Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jedidiah or Thaddeus more popular?

Jedidiah is more popular, ranked #811 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Jedidiah and Thaddeus mean?

Jedidiah means "God's darling" (Hebrew origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Jedidiah and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Jedidiah is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.

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