Thomas vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Thomas Rank #39

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #39 for Thomas.

Is Thomas or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Thomas at #39 in the United States.

What do Thomas and Matthew mean?

Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Thomas and Matthew boy or girl names?

Thomas is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.