Tom vs Kerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tom

Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #2,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, dark-featured"

Origin: Old Irish

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Tom Rank #2,829

Kerry Rank #2,690

Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 vs #2829 for Tom.

Is Tom or Kerry more popular?

Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 compared to Tom at #2829 in the United States.

What do Tom and Kerry mean?

Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin). Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin).

Are Tom and Kerry boy or girl names?

Tom is primarily a boy name. Kerry is primarily a boy name.