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Thomas

Boy · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
Twin
Pronunciation
TOM-as
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew and Aramaic 'toma' meaning twin.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, Aramaic, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • TomasSpanish / Portuguese

    Spanish and Portuguese form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Thomas Jefferson

    1743–1826

    Third President of the United States and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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