Tom

At a Glance: Name: Tom – Meaning: short form of Thomas, ultimately from Aramaic, meaning 'twin' – Origin: English (short form of Thomas) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: TAHM

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Tom is an English name, used as a short form of Thomas, which traces back to Aramaic and means 'twin.' It's a boy's name with a clean, modern style, pronounced simply as TAHM. If you like Thomas but want something shorter and more casual, Tom gives you that same root in three letters.

Meaning & Origin of Tom

Meaning: Short form of thomas, ultimately from aramaic, meaning 'twin'.

Origin: English (short form of Thomas).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Tom

Phonetic: TAHM   IPA: /ˈtɑːm/

Popularity of Tom

Tom was far more common in the past, peaking at #40 in 1880 with 399 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen all the way to #2822, with only 46 babies named Tom, based on Social Security data spanning 1880 to 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Tom mean?

Short form of thomas, ultimately from aramaic, meaning ‘twin’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tom)

How do you pronounce Tom?

Tom is pronounced TAHM (IPA: /ˈtɑːm/).

Is Tom a popular name right now?

Tom peaked at #40 in 1880 and is ranked #2822 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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