Gender: Male
Origin: Aramaic
Meaning: Twin
Pronunciation: THAH-muhs, /ˈtɒməs/, T AA M AH S
Popularity Rank: #73
Derived from the Aramaic name תָּאוֹמָא (Ta'oma') meaning 'twin'. This name was borne by one of the apostles in the New Testament. Saint Thomas, the Apostle, also known as 'Doubting Thomas'.
The name Thomas is of Aramaic origin and means Twin. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Thomas is commonly found in France, Germany, United States of America, and 99 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: THAH-muhs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈtɒməs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: T AA M AH S
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Thomas is recorded 374,007 times globally, ranking it as the 73th most common name worldwide.
Thomas is most prevalent in France, with 90,315 occurrences, making it the 8th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Thomas is found among 1 in every 5 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #8 | 1 : 14 |
| Germany | #2 | 1 : 5 |
| United States of America | #85 | 1 : 40 |
| United Kingdom | #86 | 1 : 23 |
| Italy | #260 | 1 : 53 |
| Austria | #2 | 1 : 7 |
| South Africa | #104 | 1 : 211 |
| Belgium | #5 | 1 : 26 |
| Netherlands | #64 | 1 : 38 |
| Switzerland | #2 | 1 : 23 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Thomas from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 28, 2024 08:44 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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