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At a Glance: Name: Thomas – Meaning: twin – Origin: Aramaic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: TOM-us
Thomas comes from Aramaic and means twin, pronounced TOM-us. It has a classic, vintage feel to it, the kind of name that's been quietly worn by boys for generations rather than tied to one particular moment.
Meaning & Origin of Thomas
Meaning: Twin.
Origin: Aramaic.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Thomas
Phonetic: TOM-us IPA: /ˈtɑːməs/
Popularity of Thomas
Thomas has stuck around for well over a century: it peaked at #8 in 1880 with 2,534 babies given the name, and in 2024 it still ranked #39, given to 6,576 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Thomas mean?
Twin. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Thomas)
How do you pronounce Thomas?
Thomas is pronounced TOM-us (IPA: /ˈtɑːməs/).
Is Thomas a popular name right now?
Thomas peaked at #8 in 1880 and is ranked #39 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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