Samuel vs Thomas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Samuel Rank #17

Thomas Rank #39

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #39 for Thomas.

Is Samuel or Thomas more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Thomas at #39 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Thomas mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Samuel and Thomas boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.