Murphy 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Murphy Rank #475
Thaddeus Rank #850

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 vs #850 for Thaddeus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Murphy ___

  • Murphy Jane
  • Murphy Rose
  • Murphy Claire
  • Murphy Elizabeth
  • Murphy Kate
  • Murphy Lou

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 Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

If you choose Thaddeus

Augustus Sebastian Cornelius Edmund Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murphy or Thaddeus more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Thaddeus at #850 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Thaddeus mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Murphy and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

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

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