Thomas
BoyAramaic
Thomas is a boy name of Aramaic origin meaning "meaning 'twin', a brotherly counterpart".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Aramaic
Religion
Christian
Popularity
67 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
6 letters
Meaning
meaning 'twin', a brotherly counterpart
Etymology
The name Thomas comes from the Greek form Θωμᾶς, which derived from the Aramaic word תָּאְמָא (tāʾōmā) meaning 'twin'.
Famous People Named Thomas
- Thomas Jefferson — president of the United States from 1801 to 1809 (1743–1826)
- Thomas Gainsborough — English portrait and landscape painter (1727-1788)
- Thomas Wolsey — English political figure, archbishop of York and cardinal-priest of Santa Cecilia (1473-1530)
- Thomas Rowlandson — English artist and caricaturist (1757–1827)
- Thomas Say — American naturalist (1787-1834)
Frequently Asked Questions About Thomas
What does the name Thomas mean?
Thomas means "meaning 'twin', a brotherly counterpart", and is of Aramaic origin.
What is the origin of the name Thomas?
Thomas originates from Aramaic, commonly used in Middle East.
Is Thomas a boy or girl name?
Thomas is typically used as a boy name.
What religion is the name Thomas associated with?
Thomas is associated with Christian.
Are there famous people named Thomas?
Yes — notable people named Thomas include Thomas Jefferson (president of the United States from 1801 to 1809, 1743–1826), Thomas Gainsborough (English portrait and landscape painter, 1727-1788), Thomas Wolsey (English political figure, 1473-1530), Thomas Rowlandson (English artist and caricaturist, 1757–1827) and Thomas Say (American naturalist, 1787-1834).
Last updated: June 2026