Modern American creation, likely combining Thaddeus and Darius.
Tadarius is a contemporary American name, likely formed as a blend of the biblical Thaddeus and the Persian Darius. It follows a late 20th-century trend of creating rhythmic, multi-syllabic names within African American communities. While it lacks a singular ancient root, it carries the combined weight of its components' meanings: 'heart' and 'possessing goodness'.
Less common today
Tadarius isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,092 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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