Joshua vs Thomas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Joshua Rank #57

Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #57 for Joshua.

Is Joshua or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Joshua at #57 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Thomas mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Joshua and Thomas boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.