Thomas vs Tate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

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Thomas Rank #39

Tate Rank #210

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #210 for Tate.

Is Thomas or Tate more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Thomas and Tate mean?

Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Thomas and Tate boy or girl names?

Thomas is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.