Stavros vs Thaddaeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stavros

Boy #5,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cross, the Christian cross"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Greek-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,557
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Stav, Stavro

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Thaddaeus

Boy #5,721 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heart, courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Christian English Greek Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,721
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Thad, Tad, Taddy

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Popularity Comparison

Stavros Rank #5,557
Thaddaeus Rank #5,721

Stavros is more popular, ranked #5557 vs #5721 for Thaddaeus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Stavros ___

  • Stavros Nikos
  • Stavros Andreas
  • Stavros Konstantinos
  • Stavros Giorgos
  • Stavros Petros
  • Stavros Alexandros

Thaddaeus ___

  • Thaddaeus James
  • Thaddaeus William
  • Thaddaeus John
  • Thaddaeus Michael
  • Thaddaeus Joseph
  • Thaddaeus Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Stavros

Nikos Alexis Kostas Elena Dimitra

If you choose Thaddaeus

Barnabas Cornelius Sebastian Bartholomew Philippa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stavros or Thaddaeus more popular?

Stavros is more popular, ranked #5557 compared to Thaddaeus at #5721 in the United States.

What do Stavros and Thaddaeus mean?

Stavros means "cross, the Christian cross" (Greek origin). Thaddaeus means "heart, courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Stavros and Thaddaeus boy or girl names?

Stavros is primarily a boy name. Thaddaeus is primarily a boy name.

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