Aster vs Tom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tom

Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,829
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tommy

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Popularity Comparison

Aster Rank #2,744
Tom Rank #2,829

Aster is more popular, ranked #2744 vs #2829 for Tom.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aster ___

  • Aster Mae
  • Aster June
  • Aster Blue
  • Aster Violet
  • Aster Rose

Tom ___

  • Tom James
  • Tom William
  • Tom Edward
  • Tom Henry
  • Tom Alexander
  • Tom Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aster

Luna Orion Lyra Jasper Sage

If you choose Tom

Jack Harry Charlie George Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aster or Tom more popular?

Aster is more popular, ranked #2744 compared to Tom at #2829 in the United States.

What do Aster and Tom mean?

Aster means "star" (Greek origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Aster and Tom boy or girl names?

Aster is primarily a girl name. Tom is primarily a boy name.

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