Tom vs Thomas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tom

Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Tom Rank #2,829

Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #2829 for Tom.

Is Tom or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Tom at #2829 in the United States.

What do Tom and Thomas mean?

Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Tom and Thomas boy or girl names?

Tom is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.