Promise
Meaning
"solemn commitment"
Origin: English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #819
- Total SSA Count
- 336
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Promi, Prom
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"solemn commitment"
Origin: English
"twin, a twin"
Origin: Aramaic
Promise is more popular, ranked #819 vs #3114 for Tommie.
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Promise is more popular, ranked #819 compared to Tommie at #3114 in the United States.
Promise means "solemn commitment" (English origin). Tommie means "twin, a twin" (Aramaic origin).
Promise is primarily a girl name. Tommie is primarily a girl name.