The nameTomas
Tomas is the Spanish, Czech and Scandinavian form of Thomas. In France it has been given mostly since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Aramaic
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Thomas, it comes from the Aramaic ta'oma, "twin".
Origin
Aramaic, through European languages.
History
Found in France since 1917, Tomas rose in the 2000s and peaked in the early 2010s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still given today.
Popularity of the name Tomas
Tomas in France
Tomas was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 735 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Tomas. Its rise began around 1963, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Tomas in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 43 births a year on average, against 69 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tomas mean?
Like Thomas, it comes from the Aramaic ta'oma, "twin".
What is the origin of the name Tomas?
Aramaic, through European languages.
Is Tomas a girl's or a boy's name?
Tomas is a boy's name.