Thaddeus

Meaning of Thaddeus

Thaddeus likely means "heart" or "courageous heart". It could also mean "gift of God."

Thaddeus has Aramaic roots — browse every Aramaic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Thaddeus

Thaddeus is climbing again, up to #798 in 2025 from #850 in 2024 after peaking at #639 in 2016.

Notable people named Thaddeus

• Thaddeus Young
  Professional basketball player
• Thaddeus Stevens
  U.S. Representative
• Thaddeus McCotter
  U.S. Representative
• Thaddeus Cahill
  Electrical engineer/inventor
• Thaddeus Rose
  American football player

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Questions about the name Thaddeus

What does the name Thaddeus mean?

Thaddeus means thaddeus likely means "heart" or "courageous heart". it could also mean "gift of god.", and it comes from Aramaic origins.

Is Thaddeus a boy's or a girl's name?

Thaddeus is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Thaddeus?

In 2025, Thaddeus ranked #798 for boys, up from #850 the year before.

When was Thaddeus most popular?

Thaddeus peaked at #639 in 2016.