Thaddius

Q: What is the origin of Thaddius?

Thaddius is of Aramaic origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Thaddius?

According to the latest SSA data, Thaddius is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Thaddius a boy name?

Thaddius is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Heart; Courteous"

A variant of Thaddeus, a biblical name of debated origin, often glossed as heart or courteous in reference works.

Themes:biblicalvariantapostleancient

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Popularity History of Thaddius

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Thaddius did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Thaddius Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Thaddius.

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Thaie

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Thad

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thay

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thad

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thie

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tho

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dius

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iusy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Thaddius

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Thaddius mean?

Thaddius means "Heart; Courteous". A variant of Thaddeus, a biblical name of debated origin, often glossed as heart or courteous in reference works.

What is the origin of Thaddius?

Thaddius is of Aramaic origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Thaddius?

According to the latest SSA data, Thaddius is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Thaddius a boy name?

Thaddius is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Thaddius?

Popular nicknames for Thaddius include Thaie, Thad, thay, thad, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Thaddius?

There are many names similar to Thaddius in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginAramaic, Greek

Syllables2

Length8 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withT

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Abba Bart Bartholomew Bernabe Barnabas

Sisters

Bethsaida Getsemani Gethsemane Marta Maranatha

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