Elijah vs Thomas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Elijah Rank #8

Thomas Rank #39

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #39 for Thomas.

Is Elijah or Thomas more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Thomas at #39 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Thomas mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Elijah and Thomas boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.