Heart or courageous
Derived from the Aramaic name Thaddai, it is often interpreted as meaning 'heart' or 'courageous.' In the New Testament, it is the name of one of the twelve apostles, sometimes identified as Jude. The name carries a sense of ancient strength and spiritual depth.
About 10 boys were named Thaddaeus in 2025.
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus
Austrian gallerist and art dealer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
