Thomas vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Thomas Rank #39

John Rank #21

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

Is Thomas or John more popular?

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

What do Thomas and John mean?

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

Are Thomas and John boy or girl names?

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