Tomas

Tomas is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “twin.” In 2024 it was given to 355 boys in the United States.

Tomas at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“twin”
Pronunciation
/Tomė/

About the name Tomas

Tomas belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “twin” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Tomas first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #402 in 1886, and in 2024 355 babies received the name — 30,308 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tomas in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#402 in 1886
Peak year
2003
Babies named Tomas in 2024
355
Total since 1880
30,308

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tomas mean?

Tomas means “twin” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Tomas a boy or girl name?

Tomas is a boy name. In 2024, 355 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tomas?

Tomas comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Tomas?

Tomas first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #402 in 1886, and 355 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Tomas?

Tomas is pronounced /Tomė/ (IPA).

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