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Thomas

Thomas is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “twin.” In 2024 it was given to 6,576 boys in the United States.

Thomas at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American · German · French · Irish & Celtic · Scandinavian
Meaning
“twin”
Pronunciation
/ˈtɒm.əs/

About the name Thomas

Thomas belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “twin” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Thomas first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8 in 1880, and in 2024 6,576 babies received the name — 2,351,624 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Thomas in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#8 in 1880
Peak year
1952
Babies named Thomas in 2024
6,576
Total since 1880
2,351,624

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Thomas mean?

Thomas means “twin” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Thomas a boy or girl name?

Thomas is a boy name. In 2024, 6,576 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Thomas?

Thomas comes from the Biblical & Christian, English & American, German, French, Irish & Celtic and Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Thomas?

Thomas first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #8 in 1880, and 6,576 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Thomas?

Thomas is pronounced /ˈtɒm.əs/ (IPA).

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