Thomas vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Thomas Rank #39

Nicholas Rank #117

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Thomas or Nicholas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Thomas and Nicholas mean?

Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Thomas and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Thomas is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.