Thomas vs Joshua

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

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Thomas Rank #39

Joshua Rank #57

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

Is Thomas or Joshua more popular?

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

What do Thomas and Joshua mean?

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

Are Thomas and Joshua boy or girl names?

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