Thomas vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Thomas Rank #39

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #39 for Thomas.

Is Thomas or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Thomas at #39 in the United States.

What do Thomas and Elijah mean?

Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Thomas and Elijah boy or girl names?

Thomas is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.