Thomas

Meaning of Thomas

Thomas means "twin." It comes from an Aramaic word with that meaning.

Thomas has Aramaic roots — browse every Aramaic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Thomas

Thomas has held fairly steady, sitting around #34 in 2025 after peaking at #33 in 2000.

Notable people named Thomas

• Thomas Jefferson
  US President, Founding Father
• Thomas Edison
  Inventor, light bulb pioneer
• Tom Hanks
  Actor, film producer
• Tom Cruise
  Actor, film producer
• Thomas Sowell
  Economist, social commentator

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Questions about the name Thomas

What does the name Thomas mean?

Thomas means thomas means "twin." it comes from an aramaic word with that meaning, and it comes from Aramaic origins.

Is Thomas a boy's or a girl's name?

Thomas is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Thomas?

In 2025, Thomas ranked #34 for boys, up from #39 the year before.

When was Thomas most popular?

Thomas peaked at #33 in 2000.