Thomas: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced TAH-muhs · 2 syllables

Thomas means “twin”, from Hebrew.

Inherited from Middle English Thomas, from Latin Thomas m (as in the Vulgate), from Ancient Greek m (Thomas), the Biblical Greek transcription of Aramaic or (“twin”), the nickname of one of the Twelve Apostles. In the gospel of John (11:16, 20:24), the Aramaic nickname is also translated into Greek, as m (didumos). Used as a given name since the Middle Ages, e.g.

Meaning: twin
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: TAH-muhs
US rank (2025): #34
US babies a year: about 6,673 (2021–2025)
Peak: around 1950
Style: Vintage, Classic, Biblical
Nicknames: Tom, Tommy

How popular is Thomas?

Thomas was the #34 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,924 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1950.

Babies named Thomas in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 1950).

Around the world

Country	Rank
United States	#34
England & Wales	#15
Scotland	#17
Northern Ireland	#6
Ireland	#17
France	#141
Norway	#106
Canada	#10
Australia	#14

How old are people named Thomas?

Half of US adults named Thomas are older than 61; most are between 25 and 83. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

Sibling names for Thomas

Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Thomas have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.

Names like Thomas

Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.

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Questions about Thomas

What does the name Thomas mean?

Thomas means “twin”. It comes from Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Thomas?

Thomas is pronounced TAH-muhs.

How popular is the name Thomas?

Thomas was the #34 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,924 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1950.

How old are people named Thomas?

Half of US adults named Thomas are older than 61. Most are between 25 and 83.