Tom vs Child

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tom

Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #2,965 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young person, noble youth"

Origin: Old English

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Tom Rank #2,829

Child Rank #2,965

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 vs #2965 for Child.

Is Tom or Child more popular?

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 compared to Child at #2965 in the United States.

What do Tom and Child mean?

Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin). Child means "young person, noble youth" (Old English origin).

Are Tom and Child boy or girl names?

Tom is primarily a boy name. Child is primarily a boy name.