Thomas vs Christopher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Thomas Rank #39

Christopher Rank #61

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #61 for Christopher.

Is Thomas or Christopher more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Christopher at #61 in the United States.

What do Thomas and Christopher mean?

Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Thomas and Christopher boy or girl names?

Thomas is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.