Tom vs Zay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tom

Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

English American European

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Boy #2,854 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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Tom Rank #2,829

Zay Rank #2,854

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 vs #2854 for Zay.

Is Tom or Zay more popular?

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 compared to Zay at #2854 in the United States.

What do Tom and Zay mean?

Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin). Zay means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Tom and Zay boy or girl names?

Tom is primarily a boy name. Zay is primarily a boy name.