Thomas vs Zachary

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

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Zachary

Boy #194 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American French Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#194
Total SSA Count
1,835
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zach, Zack, Zac

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Thomas Rank #39
Zachary Rank #194

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #194 for Zachary.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Thomas ___

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

Zachary ___

  • Zachary James
  • Zachary Thomas
  • Zachary Michael
  • Zachary Alexander
  • Zachary Ryan
  • Zachary David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Thomas

Elizabeth Charlotte Margaret James William

If you choose Zachary

Nathan Caleb Joshua Hannah Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thomas or Zachary more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Zachary at #194 in the United States.

What do Thomas and Zachary mean?

Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin). Zachary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Thomas and Zachary boy or girl names?

Thomas is primarily a boy name. Zachary is primarily a boy name.

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