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Tommaso

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Tommaso

Pronounced toh-MAH-zoh /toʊˈmɑ.zoʊ/Medium

Meaning: Italian form of Thomas — from Aramaic Te'oma, 'a twin'Medium

In 30 seconds: A twin: Tommaso is the Italian Thomas — 'a twin'. Melodic, classic, and warm (St Thomas Aquinas, Tommaso d'Aquino).
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Origin HighAramaic, Italian
MeaningItalian form of Thomas — from Aramaic Te'oma, 'a twin'
U.S. rank (2024)#5407 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 615

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219672024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tommaso is the Italian form of Thomas — from Aramaic Te'oma, 'a twin' (the apostle Thomas, called Didymus). A melodic, classic name across Italy (St Thomas Aquinas was Tommaso d'Aquino; the painter Masaccio was Tommaso); nickname Maso or Tommy (said 'toh-MAH-zoh').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, a-twin at the root, and melodic.

Did you know? Thomas means 'a twin' in Aramaic (the apostle Thomas) — Tommaso is the melodic Italian form, borne by St Thomas Aquinas (Tommaso d'Aquino) and the painter Masaccio (Tommaso); classic and warm.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Tommaso — etymology

Variations

ThomasTomasTomasso

Nicknames

TommyMaso

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tommaso mean?

Tommaso is the Italian Thomas — Aramaic 'a twin'.

How do you pronounce Tommaso?

It's said toh-MAH-zoh /toʊˈmɑ.zoʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tommaso a boy or girl name?

Tommaso is a boy's name.

How popular is Tommaso?

Tommaso is a rare name in the U.S.

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