Mia vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mia

Girl #5 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mine, beloved"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
12,113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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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

Mia Rank #5
Thaddeus Rank #850

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

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 Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Thaddeus

Augustus Sebastian Cornelius Edmund Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Thaddeus more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Mia and Thaddeus mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Mia and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.

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