Thomas
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Thomas
Thomas derives from the Aramaic name Toma (תומא), meaning "twin," from the root word for duality or twoness.
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Etymology
Thomas derives from the Aramaic name Toma (תומא), meaning "twin," from the root word for duality or twoness. The name entered European languages through Greek (Θωμάς/Thomas) via the New Testament apostle Thomas.
The name is predominantly used in Christian cultures and religions worldwide, particularly in Western Christianity, Eastern Orthodox Christianity, and Catholicism, with historical prominence from Saint Thomas the Apostle and numerous saints bearing the name throughout medieval and modern history.
Thomas currently ranks #34 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1952.
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