George vs Thomas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Georgie

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Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39
Total SSA Count
6,576
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tom, Tommy, Thom

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Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #123 for George.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

George ___

  • George Henry
  • George William
  • George Edward
  • George Alexander
  • George Frederick
  • George Thomas

Thomas ___

  • Thomas James
  • Thomas William
  • Thomas Edward
  • Thomas Robert
  • Thomas Henry
  • Thomas Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose George

Charlotte Archie William Eleanor Arthur

If you choose Thomas

Elizabeth Charlotte Margaret James William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Thomas mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are George and Thomas boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.

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