Thom

Pronunciation: [ t-AHM ]

Thom is a boy baby name. Ranked #33,440 in the US.

Save to favorites
Boy Name #33,440 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Reviewed by the NamingEverything Editorial Team · Updated

Will Thom get teased on the playground? Free playground safety preview. Full report with state rankings, sibling pairings: $9
Share

Meaning & Origin

Thom is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-AHM.

Parents who love the name Thom often also consider Aiyan, Aryion, Enkidu .

Playground Safety

Kid-Friendly

How Does It Sound with Your Surname?

Similar to Thom

See all →
Aiyan Boy Aryion Boy Enkidu Boy Caysyn Boy Huxston Boy Abb Boy

What the Thom report tells you

$9

Personalized to your state, siblings, and priorities. Free playground safety preview included.

Popularity in your state

Is Thom the #1 name in your state, or barely on the radar?

Sibling name compatibility

Enter your other kids' names. We score how well they sound together.

Downloadable PDF + nursery art Everything in one printable report. Frame the name art.
Start with a free preview

Playground safety check is free. Full report is $9.

What do you want to do with this name?

Keep Thom

Add it to your shortlist. Not losing this one.

Save to list
Compare names

Put Thom head-to-head with your other picks.

Start comparing →
Nickname ideas

See what Thom actually gets called.

Browse nicknames →
Get the full Thom report Free playground safety preview. Full report with state rankings, sibling ideas: $9.
What kind of baby name person are you? 3 minutes to find names that fit your style.
Take the Quiz

Historical Record

Thom first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 622 babies have been named Thom in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Thom is past its peak , currently ranked #33,440 for boy names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#33,440
Current Rank
Peaked 1961 Based on SSA data 1880–present
Compare Thom with other names →

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#33,440
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Thomas #39 Thorin #1361 Thor #2806 Thoren #2851 Thompson #2935

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Sibling Match Premium

Check how Thom fits with existing sibling names — style, sound, and origin.

Up to 3 sibling names, comma-separated.

Enter sibling names above to see compatibility.

Similar Names

See all names like Thom →
Aiyan Boy Arabic Aryion Boy Greek Enkidu Boy Sumerian Caysyn Boy Irish Cathasaigh Huxston Boy Old English Abb Boy Hebrew/Aramaic Mancy Boy Greek via English Lemoine Boy Old French

Love Thom? Get 10 similar names.

Same origin, style, and feel — delivered to your inbox instantly.

A few emails about Thom, then only updates you'd actually want.

Compare Thom with...

Thom vs Aiyan Thom vs Aryion Thom vs Enkidu Thom vs Caysyn

Can't decide?

Start a tournament bracket with Thom and other names you're considering.

Start a Tournament

Like this name?

Check how Thom sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.

Analyze This Name
Browse more boy names →

Explore More Generators

Names You Might Also Like

View all →
Aiyan Boy

Arabic origin

"God's gift"

#33,510 in US
Aryion Boy

Greek origin

"with great strength (via Arion)"

#33,356 in US
Enkidu Boy

Sumerian origin

"lord of the earth, creation of the go..."

#33,391 in US
Caysyn Boy

Irish Cathasaigh origin

"vigilant in battle, watchful"

#33,330 in US
Huxston Boy

Old English origin

"settlement on a hill"

#33,445 in US
Abb Boy

Hebrew/Aramaic origin

"short form of names with Ab- prefix"

#33,557 in US
Thom name card preview

Save Your Name Card

Download a shareable image with Thom's meaning, origin, and popularity. Ready for Instagram, Pinterest, or texting to your partner.

Square (Instagram) Story (1080×1920) Pinterest Pin

Frequently Asked Questions About Thom

Is Thom a boy or girl name?
Thom is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Thom?
Thom is pronounced t-AHM.
How popular is the name Thom?
Thom is currently ranked #33440 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Thom a common or rare name?
Thom is an uncommon name, ranked #33440 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Thom?
Thom pairs well with Aiyan, Aryion, Enkidu, Caysyn in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Thom?
Related spellings include Thomas, Thorin, Thor, Thoren.

About the Name Thom

Thom is a boy name .

Thom is currently ranked #33,440 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Thom include Thomas, Thorin, Thor, Thoren, Thompson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

Keep Exploring

T
Names Starting with T More boy names like Thom
Unique Names Uncommon names with character
Name Personality Quiz Find names that match your style
Name Swiper Swipe through names, build a shortlist fast
Browse All Boy Names Full list with filters and sorting

Sources

Browse Names Like Thom

Unique Boy Names Browse list → Boy Names Starting with T Browse list → Most Popular Boy Names Browse list → Rising Boy Names Browse list →
4-Letter Names Short Names (3–4 letters)

Trending Baby Names

Milaya Girl name Javery Boy name Jonam Boy name Sean Girl name Tommy Girl name Soma Boy name Aeron Boy name Ash Girl name Pascal Girl name Roy Girl name
Still deciding?

Try Name Swiper — swipe right on names you love.

Tinder-style for baby names. Build a shortlist fast, then share it with your partner.

Start Swiping →
Swiper
Report FREE