A true classic, Thomas has been one of the top 100 baby boy names in the United States for well over a century. It's the name of a president, an apostle, and several Catholic saints. It's the name of several popular cartoon characters and many beloved people throughout history. Chances are you know someone named Thomas or someone who goes by one of its beloved nicknames, like Tom or Tommy.
Meaning of the Name Thomas
Thomas is the Greek and English derivative of the Aaramic name “Ta’oma’,” which means “twin.” In the Bible, Jesus felt he had too many apostles named Judas, so he renamed one Thomas so that he could tell them apart.
The baby name Thomas was the name of one of Jesus's apostles and has been the name of many saints. For this reason, the name is symbolic to people of the Catholic and Protestant faiths.
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Nicknames for Thomas
The name Thomas evokes the image of someone who is a leader. He has built strong ties to his friends and his community. If you're looking for the perfect nickname for the Thomas in your life, we've compiled this list of helpful nicknames to get you started.
- Tom
- Thom
- Tommy
- Tommie
- Tomi
Thomas Name Details
Style: Classic
Gender: Thomas is traditionally considered to be a boys name.
Pronunciation: TOM-uhs
Syllables: Two
Alternative Spelling for Thomas
- Tomas
- Tomass
- Tamas
Thomas Name Popularity
Since 1900, the name Thomas has ranked among the top 100 baby boy names in the United States, according to the Social Security Administration. While it was more popular during the 20th century, it still makes the top 100 in 2020, coming in at number 45.
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Related Names for Thomas
Great Middle Names for Thomas and Their Meanings
- Michael (who is like God)
- Alexander (defender of man)
- Steven (crown, honor)
- William (strong-willed warrior)(
- James (one who follows)
- Andrew (strong and manly)
- Jeffrey (pledge of peace)
Famous People Named Thomas
- Thomas Jefferson (third president of the United States)
- Thomas Sowell (economist)
- Thomas Hardy (writer)
- Thomas Edison (inventor)
- Thomas “Tom” Selleck (actor)
- Thomas “Tom” Brady (football player)
- Thomas Aquinas (religious philosopher)
- Thomas Felton (actor)
Thomas in Popular Culture
- ThomasTank Engine (character in the kids books and cartoon “The Railway Series”)
- Thomas Barrow (character on the TV show “Downton Abbey”)
- Thomas “Tommy” Pickles (character in the cartoon “Rugrats”)
- Thomas Paris (character on the TV show “Star Trek: Voyager”)
- Thomas (main character in the book and movie “The Maze Runner”)
- ThomasTom Cat (character in the cartoon series “Tom and Jerry”)
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