Judson 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

Judson Rank #957
Thaddeus Rank #850

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #957 for Judson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Judson ___

  • Judson Cole
  • Judson James
  • Judson Alexander
  • Judson Reid
  • Judson Thomas
  • Judson Grant

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 Judson

Hudson Anderson Sloane Emerson Whitley

If you choose Thaddeus

Augustus Sebastian Cornelius Edmund Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judson or Thaddeus more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Judson at #957 in the United States.

What do Judson and Thaddeus mean?

Judson means "son of Judd" (English origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Judson and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Judson is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.

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