Jacob vs Thomas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Jacob Rank #41

Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is Jacob or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Thomas mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Jacob and Thomas boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.