Thomas vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Thomas Rank #39

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #39 for Thomas.

Is Thomas or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Thomas at #39 in the United States.

What do Thomas and Samuel mean?

Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Thomas and Samuel boy or girl names?

Thomas is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.