Tomas

♂ Boy

Pronounced toh-MAHS /toʊˈmɑːs/High

Meaning: Twin; from Aramaic ta'oma, meaning twin, transmitted through Greek and Latin as ThomasHigh

In 30 seconds: The sleek, Continental spelling of Thomas, Tomas carries the ancient Aramaic meaning of 'twin' across Spanish, Czech, Portuguese, and Scandinavian traditions. It has a cosmopolitan appeal that Thomas lacks.

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Origin HighAramaic, Spanish, Czech

MeaningTwin; from Aramaic ta'oma, meaning twin, transmitted through Greek and Latin as Thomas

U.S. rank (2025)#691 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births394 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 30,702

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Tomas is the Spanish, Portuguese, Czech, Slovak, and Scandinavian form of Thomas, which derives from the Aramaic ta'oma (twin). The Aramaic was transliterated into Greek as Thomas and then into Latin, spreading across Europe via the Christian church and the veneration of the apostle Saint Thomas.

Tomas has long been a standard given name across Spanish-speaking and Central European countries. In the United States, it has gained traction as a multicultural alternative to Thomas, used by Hispanic and Central European families as well as parents seeking an international flair. It ranks comfortably within the broader Thomas family of names worldwide.

Did you know? In the New Testament, the apostle Thomas is also called Didymus — the Greek word for twin. This doubling of meaning (twin in two languages) makes Thomas one of the few apostle names with a built-in linguistic curiosity.

Overall data confidence 94%

Behind the Name — Thomas — shared etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ThomasTomásTomaszTommasoToomas

Nicknames

TomTommy

Famous Bearers

★Tomáš Masaryk (1850–1937)
Czech statesman and philosopher; first President of Czechoslovakia.
★Tomas Berdych (1985–present)
Czech professional tennis player; former world No. 4.

If you like Tomas…

Thomas— the direct English cognate sharing identical Aramaic etymology

Matthias— another New Testament Aramaic-origin apostle name with Continental style

Damian— shares the Latin-church spread and Continental European feel

Lucas— similarly sleek, international spelling of a Biblical classic

Frequently Asked

What does the name Tomas mean?

Tomas means 'twin,' from the Aramaic ta'oma. It is the Spanish, Czech, and Scandinavian form of the Biblical name Thomas.

How do you pronounce Tomas?

Tomas is typically pronounced toh-MAHS /toʊˈmɑːs/ — two syllables with stress on the second, unlike the English Thomas (TAH-mus).

Is Tomas the same as Thomas?

Yes — Tomas and Thomas share identical Aramaic origins and meaning (twin) but are different romanizations used in different language traditions.

Is Tomas a popular name?

Tomas is popular across Spain, Latin America, the Czech Republic, and Scandinavia, and sees growing use in the U.S. among multicultural families.