Nanna vs Thomas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nanna Rank #71,354
Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #71354 for Nanna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nanna ___

  • Nanna Sofia
  • Nanna Ingrid
  • Nanna Astrid
  • Nanna Helga

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 Nanna

Bjorn Sigrid Leif Freya

If you choose Thomas

Elizabeth Charlotte Margaret James William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nanna or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Nanna at #71354 in the United States.

What do Nanna and Thomas mean?

Nanna means "Daring, brave" (Old Norse origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Nanna and Thomas boy or girl names?

Nanna is primarily a girl name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.

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