Tadeo: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: t-ahd-eh-oh
Origin: Spain
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Andean States, Southern Europe, Central America
Meaning: Of the biblical origin.

Tadeo is a classic masculine given name with Spanish, and Greek origins. It is a Spanish form of the biblical name Thaddaeus, which is thought to be an Aramaic of the name Theodore in Greek. The name means ‘praise, ’ ‘heart, ’ and ‘God’s gift, ’ reflecting the positive characteristics parents may wish for their little one. The cultural significance of Tadeo has varied over time, with its popularity increasing since the 1980s and peaking in 2021, often symbolizing courage and generosity. The name has been popular in various forms across different cultures, including Thaddeus in Biblical contexts and Tadeusz in Polish.

Tadeo Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Tadeo is currently #1405 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Tadeo is currently #632 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Tadeo is currently #715 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Tadeo is currently #316 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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