Thomas vs Julian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Thomas Rank #39

Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #39 for Thomas.

Is Thomas or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Thomas at #39 in the United States.

What do Thomas and Julian mean?

Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Thomas and Julian boy or girl names?

Thomas is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.