Thomas
Aramaic boy's name meaning “twin”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Aramaic
- Meaning
- twin
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #41
- Born in 2023
- 6,620
Meaning & origin
Thomas comes from the Aramaic Ta'oma, 'twin'. The apostle Thomas is remembered for his doubt.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Thomas ranked #41 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 6,620 US boys were given the name Thomas.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #27 in 1993
“Unranked” means Thomas was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Nicknames
Tom, Tommy
Thomas: frequently asked questions
What does the name Thomas mean?
Thomas is a Aramaic name meaning "twin". Thomas comes from the Aramaic Ta'oma, 'twin'. The apostle Thomas is remembered for his doubt.
Where does the name Thomas come from?
Thomas is of Aramaic origin. Thomas comes from the Aramaic Ta'oma, 'twin'. The apostle Thomas is remembered for his doubt.
Is Thomas a boy or a girl name?
Thomas is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Thomas?
In 2023, 6,620 US boys were given the name Thomas.
Is Thomas a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Thomas ranked #41 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Thomas?
Common nicknames for Thomas include Tom, Tommy.