James-Thomas
Hebrew/Aramaic · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name James-Thomas
James derives from the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter," while Thomas comes from the Aramaic name Tomás, meaning "twin." The hyphenated combination is a modern Western practice merging two apostolic names with Christian significance.
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Etymology
James derives from the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter," while Thomas comes from the Aramaic name Tomás, meaning "twin." The hyphenated combination is a modern Western practice merging two apostolic names with Christian significance.
This compound name is primarily used in Christian-majority cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries, combining the legacies of James the Greater and Thomas the Apostle from New Testament tradition.
James-Thomas currently ranks #4,647 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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