Thomas
Baby Name Meaning and Origin Information
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: "A twin". A truly classic name.
How Popular is the Name Thomas?
Name statistics based on the latest data available in the UK and US
The name Thomas is always used as a boys name in the UK.
5520 boys were named Thomas in the UK while 7628 boys in the US were given that name in 2009.
In the last 10 years, the name Thomas has become 71% less popular for boys in England and Wales.
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Variations of the Name Thomas
Different spelling variations and international versions of the name Thomas (excludes variations which have already been listed above - i.e. names that begin with 'Tho'):
TomasShort Versions of the Name Thomas
Thom Tom TommyDouble-Barrelled Versions of the Name Thomas
Thomas-James Thomas-Jay Thomas-LeeFamous Thomas
Famous people and celebrities who share the same name:
Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles
(English) - founder of Singapore
T.S. Eliot
(English) - poet
Thomas Edison
(American) - inventor
Thomas Gainsborough
- painter
Thomas Hardy
(English) - writer
Thomas Hunt Morgan
- scientist
Thomas Keller
- chef
Thomas the Tank Engine
(English) - fictional steam train