Thom

What does the baby name Thom mean? Learn about what Thom means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Thom - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Thom: T-H-O-M, is a 4-letter male given name.
Meaning of Thom: Twin, a short form of thomas, oldest one, large.
Origin of Thom: The name 'Thom' is a variant of the name 'Thomas'. 'Thomas' is derived from the Greek name Θωμᾶς (Thomas), which in turn is derived from the Aramaic name תָּאוֹמָא (Ta'oma). The Aramaic name is believed to be a transliteration of the Hebrew name תְּאוֹמָא (Te'oma), meaning 'twin'.; American Names; Cambodian Names; English Names; Greek Names; Hebrew Names; Pet Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Thom: Didymus; Tam; Tamas; Tamaso; Tavish; Tevis; Thomas; Thomason; Thompson; Thomson; Tom; Tomas; Tomaso; Tomasso; Tomasz; Tome; Tomek; Tomey; Tomhas; Tomie; Tomislaw; Tomkin; Tomlin; Tommaso; Tommey; Tommie; Tuomas
Popularity of Thom: The name 'Thom' has seen varying levels of popularity throughout history. It is most commonly used as a short form or nickname for the name 'Thomas'. In recent years, the popularity of the name 'Thomas' has remained relatively stable, consistently ranking among the top names for boys in various countries.; Thom currently has 14 likes, and is in the top 8% of liked boy's names. The name Fergal is slightly more popular than Thom.

Etymology of Thom

As a variant of 'Thomas', the name 'Thom' shares its etymology. The Greek name Θωμᾶς (Thomas) is derived from the Aramaic name תָּאוֹמָא (Ta'oma), which means 'twin'. The origin of the Aramaic name is uncertain, but it is believed to have been a common name in the ancient Near East.

Cultural Significance of Thom

The name 'Thom', as a variant of 'Thomas', does not hold any specific cultural significance on its own. However, the name 'Thomas' has biblical significance, as it is the name of one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. Thomas is often referred to as 'Doubting Thomas' due to his initial skepticism about Jesus' resurrection.