Tom

Origin and meaning

Name: Tom (tom)

Gender: Male

Popularity in 2024: #875

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Short Form Of Thomas

Origin: Aramaic
Meaning: Of Thomas; Twin

Origin: English
Meaning: Twin

Gender: Male

Origin and Meaning: English, derived from the Aramaic name "Tomai" meaning "twin".

Etymology: The name Tom originated from the Aramaic name "Tomai", which was later anglicized to Tom.

Derived: Tom is a shortened version of Thomas, which means "twin".

History of name: The name Tom has been used in England since the Middle Ages and has a long history of popularity.

Style of the name: Simple, classic, traditional

Symbolism of the name: The name Tom symbolizes trust and dependability, reflecting the name's historical roots and its popularity over time.

Tom's luck prospects

Common Nicknames

Common Nicknames for Tom include:

• Tom
• Tomo
• Tommy
• Tommo
• Tommey
• Toms
• Tomek
• Tommie
• Tomas
• Tam

Name popularity

Tom is a popular name in the United States. In other countries, the name Tom is also popular, particularly in England, Scotland, and Ireland.

Famous people named Tom

• Tom Cruise, American actor
• Tom Hanks, American actor
• Tom Brady, American football player
• Tom Ford, American fashion designer
• Tom Brady, British musician
• Tom Delonge, American musician
• Tom Hardy, British actor
• Tom Selleck, American actor
• Tom Jones, Welsh singer

Name Variations

Variations of name Tom in English:

• Thomas
• Tommy
• Tommey
• Tommie
• Toms
• Toma
• Tomek

Variations of name Tom in different languages:

• Toma (Slavic)
• Tomás (Spanish)
• Tomme (Scandinavian)
• Tommaso (Italian)
• Thomas (French)
• Tomaz (Portuguese)

Similar Names

• Tim
• Tomme
• Tomi
• Tomy
• Tommey

Anagrams

An anagram is a word formed by rearranging the letters of another word.

• Mot
• Tmo
• Omt

Sibling Names

Sisters: Rachel, Katie, Sarah, Emily, Lauren, Elizabeth.

Brothers: Matthew, James, David, William, Daniel, Christopher.