Thadius
Below 5 births
About Thadius
Thadius is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Thaddeus, which has ancient origins. The original name derives from Aramaic, possibly meaning 'gift of God' or 'courageous heart.' Thaddeus appears in the New Testament as one of Jesus's twelve apostles, giving the name strong religious associations. The Thadius spelling offers a slightly modernized version while maintaining the name's classical roots. With its strong consonants and classical ending, the name conveys wisdom and strength. While less common than some biblical names, Thadius appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with historical depth. It offers nickname options like Thad, making it versatile for different stages of life.
Pronounced THAD-ee-us.
As of October 2026, Thadius ranked #10760 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #2266 in 1974.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Thadius on lists
Famous Thadiuss
- Stephen Thadius Crompton "Steve" Gibb
English singer,songwriter and son of Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees
- William Thadius Judson
Sr., American football player
- William "Will" Thadius Judson
Jr., Canadian football player
Thadius in pop culture
- "Thadius Star
" song by Carl Hancock Rux
- Dr. Zebidiah (Thadius) Braxis
character in Hasbro's GoBots series
- Dr. Thadius Moxley
character in 1993 TV movie "12:01"
- Thadius Blimp
character in animated series "The New Scooby and Scrappy,Doo Show"