What Tadeo means
Tadeo is a boy name of Aramaic origin meaning "heart". It comes from Aramaic Taddai, possibly from tad (heart, breast), or an Aramaic form of Greek Theodoros (gift of God). It is pronounced tah-DEH-o.
Etymology uncertain. San Judas Tadeo, patron of lost causes, is among the most venerated saints in Mexico; thousands visit San Hipólito in Mexico City on the 28th of every month. Tadeo entered the national top 20 in the 2020s.
About this meaning. The etymology is uncertain or disputed. The reading above is the best-supported one; popular baby-name sites often give a more romantic gloss that the dictionaries do not confirm.
Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.
