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Tomas
BoySpanish, Scandinavian· “twin”
- Meaning
- twin
- Origin
- Spanish, Scandinavian
- Pronunciation
- toh-MAHS
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #691
- US babies 2025
- 394
- Best rank
- #402 (1886)
- Peak year
- 2003
Meaning and origin of Tomas
Tomas is a Spanish and Scandinavian name that means “twin”.
Tomas is a form of Thomas used in Spanish, where it is written Tomás, and in the Scandinavian, Czech and Lithuanian languages. Thomas comes from the Aramaic word for "twin." The apostle Thomas, remembered for doubting the resurrection until he saw Jesus for himself, made the name common across the Christian world, and later saints such as Thomas Aquinas added to its fame. Tomas is warm and classic, familiar in many languages. In Spanish it is stressed on the second syllable. Tom, Tomi and Tomasito are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Tomas has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 145 different years. Its best national rank was #402 in 1886, and the most babies received it in 2003, when 537 were named Tomas. In 2025, 394 babies were named Tomas, and it ranked #691 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #586 in 1920, #509 in 1950, #434 in 1980, #475 in 2000, #633 in 2010, and #691 in 2025. Of the 30,703 US boys named Tomas since records began, 16% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 4,515 babies. Since 2010, 5,803 more have been named Tomas.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Rohan, Kanye, Adolfo, Amarion, and Damion.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Tomas ranked highest in Florida, Illinois, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #355 | 56 |
| Illinois | #468 | 23 |
| California | #470 | 68 |
| Texas | #499 | 68 |
| Massachusetts | #503 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Tomas is usually pronounced toh-MAHS, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with T and ends in “-as”.
Middle names for Tomas
A few middle names that flow with Tomas: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Tomas
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tomas mean?
Tomas is a Spanish and Scandinavian name that means “twin”.
What is the origin of the name Tomas?
Tomas has Spanish, Scandinavian, and Aramaic roots. Tomas is a form of Thomas used in Spanish, where it is written Tomás, and in the Scandinavian, Czech and Lithuanian languages.
Is Tomas a popular name?
Yes. Tomas ranked #691 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Tomas a boy or girl name?
Tomas is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Tomas?
Tomas is usually pronounced toh-MAHS. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings