Quick answerThomas is a male given name of Aramaic origin. Greek form of the Aramaic Te'oma, meaning 'twin'. In the United States, it ranked number 39 for baby boys in 2024, according to the Social Security Administration. It is given to boys in the United States. Related forms include Tom. A famous bearer is Thomas Edison.
Key facts
| Meaning | Greek form of the Aramaic Te'oma, meaning 'twin'. |
|---|---|
| Origin | Aramaic |
| Gender | Male (boys) |
| Popularity (US) | #39 for baby boys in 2024 (U.S. Social Security Administration) |
| Variants | Tom |
| Famous bearer | Thomas Edison |
Keep exploring
- Thomas Edison — a famous bearer of the name Thomas
- Liam — another male name (#1 in 2024)
- Noah — another male name (#2 in 2024)
- Oliver — another male name (#3 in 2024)
- Theodore — another male name (#4 in 2024)
- James — another male name (#5 in 2024)
- All names — the full list
Sources & last updated
- U.S. Social Security Administration — most popular baby names for 2024
- Behind the Name — meaning and origin
Popularity ranks are U.S. Social Security Administration figures for 2024; meanings and origins follow Behind the Name. See the names index for the full source notes.