Thaddeus is a boy's name of Literary origin meaning “The name of a character in 'Henry IV', representing loyalty and honor..” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Thad. As of 2023, Thaddeus ranks #903 among boys' names in the United States and has been gradually declining. Its highest US ranking was #742 in 2019.
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THAD-ee-us
Phonetic spelling
Currently #903 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Thaddeus means “The name of a character in 'Henry IV', representing loyalty and honor..” It is a boy's name of Literary origin.
Thaddeus is pronounced THAD-ee-us.
Thaddeus is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Thaddeus currently ranks #903 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Thaddeus include Thad.
Middle names that pair well with Thaddeus include Thaddeus James, Thaddeus William.
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