John vs Thomas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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John Rank #21

Thomas Rank #39

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #39 for Thomas.

Is John or Thomas more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Thomas at #39 in the United States.

What do John and Thomas mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are John and Thomas boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.