Tomas
Tomas is a boy name of Aramaic origin meaning “Twin”, pronounced toh-MAHS. It ranked #691 in the United States in 2025, given to 394 babies, and peaked at #402 in 1886. Common nicknames: Tom, Tomi, Tommy.
How popular is Tomas in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Tomas mean, and where does it come from?
Tomas is the Spanish, Scandinavian, Czech and Lithuanian form of Thomas, from the Aramaic te'oma, "twin" — the apostle who insisted on evidence and gave English the phrase doubting Thomas. The name has been in American birth records since 1880 and in the top thousand since that year. Its bearers include a Nobel laureate in literature, a Nobel laureate in chemistry and, in Tomás de Aquino, the philosopher English calls Thomas Aquinas.
How is Tomas used around the world?
Tomas is used in 4 languages worldwide, with 12+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Tomas?
Famous People Named Tomas
- Tomas Tranströmer — Swedish poet and Nobel laureate
- Tomas Lindahl — Swedish-British scientist and Nobel laureate in Chemistry
- Tomas Brolin — Swedish international footballer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Tomas mean?
Tomas is a boy name of Aramaic origin meaning "Twin." Tomas is the Spanish, Scandinavian, Czech and Lithuanian form of Thomas, from the Aramaic te'oma, "twin" — the apostle who insisted on evidence and gave English the phrase doubting Thomas. The name has been in American birth records since 1880 and in the top thousand since that year.
How do you pronounce Tomas?
Tomas is pronounced toh-MAHS. Common variations include Thomas, Tomás, Tomasz.
Is Tomas a boy name?
Yes, Tomas is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Tom, Tomi, Tommy.