Quay vs Thaddeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quay

Boy #16,372 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wharf, landing place"

Origin: Old Northern French

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,372
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Quay Rank #16,372
Thaddeus Rank #850

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #16372 for Quay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Quay ___

  • Quay James
  • Quay Alexander
  • Quay Michael
  • Quay Jordan
  • Quay Ellis

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 Quay

Reef Bay River Shore Kai

If you choose Thaddeus

Augustus Sebastian Cornelius Edmund Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quay or Thaddeus more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Quay at #16372 in the United States.

What do Quay and Thaddeus mean?

Quay means "wharf, landing place" (Old Northern French origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Quay and Thaddeus boy or girl names?

Quay is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.

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