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Thomas is the Greek variation of the Aramaic name Ta’oma’. It came about because there were too many apostles named Judas; Jesus renamed one Thomas, meaning "twin" to distinguish him from Judas Iscariot and the Judas also known as Thaddeus. At first, it was used only for priests. Thomas has been one of the most commonly used classic baby names in both England and the U.S. over time, and is still firmly in the Top 100. From the original apostle and several saints, through Thomas Jefferson, Edison, Pynchon, Hanks and Cruise, Thomas is simple, straightforward and strong. And it offers more definition than names like John and James—all that a parent with timeless taste could want. As a bonus, kids will identify with Thomas the Tank Engine. Sir Thomas Aquinas and Thomas a Becket are two of many towering Thomases. Thomas ranked among the U.S. Top 10 baby names pretty much through the 1960s; right now, it is still quite widely used in England and Australia. Thomas has some noteworthy foreign versions: the multicultural Tomas, the Italian Tomasso, the Portuguese Tomaz and the Scottish nickname Tam. In Paris these days, Tom is a popular name used on its own. Jack Black and Dennis Quaid both have sons named Thomas.
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Meaning

A Twin

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Pronunciation

THAH-mus

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  • Reliable
  • Friendly
  • Adventurous

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Thomas pairs well with classic names for siblings, bringing a sense of tradition. As a middle name, it complements many first names due to its strong and timeless appeal. Culturally, Thomas fits in various settings, from traditional to modern, making it a versatile choice.

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Thomas Edison

Thomas Edison

Inventor

Born: February 11, 1847 · Milan, Ohio, USA

Portrait of Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

Politician

Born: April 13, 1743 · Shadwell, Virginia, British America

Portrait of Thomas Hobbes

Thomas Hobbes

Philosopher

Born: April 5, 1588 · Westport, Wiltshire, England

Portrait of Thomas Sikora

Thomas Sikora

Scientist

Born: April 13, 1956 · Vienna, Austria

Portrait of Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel

Coach

Born: April 13, 1973 · Krumbach, West Germany

Portrait of Thomas Jefferson Byrd

Thomas Jefferson Byrd

Actor

Born: April 13, 1950 · Griffin, Georgia, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Thomas Original form
  • Tomas Spanish
  • Tomaž Slovenian
  • توماس Arabic
  • 托马斯 Chinese
  • तोमस Hindi
  • თომასი Georgian
  • トーマス Japanese
  • Томас Russian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas

What does Thomas mean?
A Twin
What is the origin of Thomas?
Thomas has Greek origins.
Is Thomas popular?
Thomas has been viewed 87 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Thomas?
Similar names include Zayne, Steven, Veda, Ivan, Lola.
How do you pronounce Thomas?
Thomas is pronounced THAH-mus.

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