John vs Thomas
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Thomas
Gender: boy
Origin: Aramaic
Meaning: Twin
Peak: 1951 (2.53%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | 2.14% |
| 1890 | 7.10% | 1.84% |
| 1900 | 6.06% | 1.58% |
| 1910 | 5.49% | 1.37% |
| 1920 | 5.17% | 1.36% |
| 1930 | 4.64% | 1.51% |
| 1940 | 4.62% | 2.02% |
| 1950 | 4.37% | 2.51% |
| 1960 | 3.51% | 1.81% |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 1.40% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 0.95% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 0.85% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 0.61% |
FAQ
Is John or Thomas more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while Thomas peaked in 1951.
What do John and Thomas mean?
John means "God is gracious" while Thomas means "Twin".