Tom

Boy's name

Tom is a diminutive form of the name Thomas, which is of Aramaic origin meaning "twin."

Meaning Twin
Origin Aramaic
U.S. births in 2023 46 Falling
Peak year 1959

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Tom Hanks - Actor, known for "Forrest Gump" and "Cast Away."
  • Tom Cruise - Actor, known for "Top Gun" and "Mission: Impossible."
  • Tom Brady - NFL quarterback, multiple Super Bowl champion.
  • Tom Hardy - Actor, known for "The Dark Knight Rises."
  • Tom Holland - Actor, plays Spider-Man in Marvel films.
  • Tom Selleck - Actor, known for "Magnum, P.I." and "Blue Bloods."
  • Tom Ford - Fashion designer and film director.
  • Tom Waits - Singer-songwriter and actor.
  • Tom Felton - Actor, played Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter series.
  • Tom Brokaw - Journalist and former NBC News anchor.

Brothers for Tom

Boy names closely related to Tom

Sisters for Tom

Girl names closely related to Tom

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Tom

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