Thadeus vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thadeus

Boy #19,240 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #19,240
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Tha, Thad, Thady

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Shari Bismarck Downing Leotha

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Thadeus Rank #19,240

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #19240 for Thadeus.

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Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Theodore James
Theodore William
Theodore Alexander
Theodore John
Theodore Henry
Theodore Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thadeus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Thadeus at #19240 in the United States.

What do Thadeus and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Thadeus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Thadeus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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