Tom is a boy's name of Aramaic origin meaning “Twin; Latin origin meaning "one of two born together".” With 1 syllable, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Tommy. As of 2026, Tom ranks #878 among boys' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #39 in 1880.
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TOM
Phonetic spelling
Currently #878 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Tom means “Twin; Latin origin meaning "one of two born together".” It is a boy's name of Aramaic origin.
Tom is pronounced TOM.
Tom is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Tom currently ranks #878 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Tom include Tommy.
Middle names that pair well with Tom include Tom James, Tom Michael, Tom David, Tom William.
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“Twin; Latin origin meaning "one of two born together"”
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“Twin; Latin origin meaning "one of two born together"”
“Son of the furrow; one of the twelve apostles, also known as Nathanael.”
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