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Thomas

/ TOM-us /

masculine

Meaning

Twin

Origin

Aramaic

Thomas is derived from the Aramaic name 'Ta'oma', which means 'twin'. It is a major New Testament name, borne by the apostle Thomas (often called 'Doubting Thomas'). The name was brought to England by the Normans and became one of the most common male names for centuries.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Thomas.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ESFJ
9.22%
ISTP
8.93%
ESTJ
8.28%
ISFP
8.27%
ISTJ
8.11%
INTP
7.91%
INFJ
7.19%
ENTJ
6.9%
ISFJ
6.8%
ESFP
6.38%
ENFP
6.32%
INFP
6.09%
ENTP
3.92%
ENFJ
3.28%
ESTP
1.38%
INTJ
1.02%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Thomas is a 'gentleman' name—steady, reliable, and classic. It has never really gone out of style. It offers a friendly, accessible nickname in 'Tom' or 'Tommy' while maintaining a formal dignity as Thomas. It is widely used across all European languages in various forms.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

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Thomas Jefferson

Third President of the United States (1743–1826)

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Thomas Edison

American inventor of the lightbulb and phonograph (1847–1931)

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Thomas Hardy

English novelist and poet (1840–1928)

Sibling Names

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