Is Tomas a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Tomas is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Tomas?

It’s currently ranked #595 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Tomas?

TOH-mahs · IPA: //ˈtoʊ.mɑːs//

Tomas Boy

Popularity: #595 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Spanish; Portuguese; Latin

Meaning

Spanish/Portuguese: Twin; Latin: To cut

Historical & Cultural Background

Tomas is a variant of the name Thomas, which has roots in Aramaic. The name has been widely used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to its association with Saint Thomas. It has been a popular name in Spain and Portugal, often reflecting the influence of Catholicism in these regions.

Trend Summary

Tomas has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but is less common than its variant Thomas.

Variants

Tomás
Tommy

International Variants

Tomás (Spanish)
Tomasz (Polish)
Toma (Bulgarian)
Tommy (English)

Famous people named Tomas

Tomás Alva Edison was an American inventor and businessman, known for developing the electric light bulb and phonograph.

Tomás de Torquemada was a Spanish Dominican friar and the first Grand Inquisitor of the Spanish Inquisition.

Tomás Romero was a Puerto Rican politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico.

Tomás Berdych is a retired Czech professional tennis player who reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 4.

Fictional characters named Tomas

Tomás is a character in the novel 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt, known for his complex personality.

Tomás is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', often depicted as a friend of the main characters.

Sibling Suggestions

Mateo Diego Lucas Javier Santiago Andrés

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tomas was first seen in the United States in 1880. Tomas has ranked as high as #828 nationally which occurred in 2003 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Tomas has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Tomas (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	79	27%
CA	61	21%
FL	45	15%
IL	17	6%
AZ	13	4%
VA	11	4%
NY	11	4%
WA	7	2%
GA	7	2%
KS	6	2%
OH	6	2%
TN	6	2%
AL	5	2%
MA	5	2%
MD	5	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	18
1881	18
1882	17
1883	13
1884	18
1885	17
1886	20
1887	7
1888	15
1889	9
1890	16
1891	6
1892	15
1893	8
1894	10
1895	6
1896	19
1897	11
1898	14
1899	17
1900	16
1901	15
1902	19
1903	16
1904	21
1905	18
1906	17
1907	29
1908	18
1909	27
1910	43
1911	20
1912	55
1913	50
1914	62
1915	63
1916	78
1917	69
1918	89
1919	93
1920	114
1921	121
1922	141
1923	159
1924	143
1925	147
1926	149
1927	158
1928	159
1929	139
1930	157
1931	114
1932	130
1933	119
1934	145
1935	135
1936	144
1937	123
1938	154
1939	110
1940	111
1941	147
1942	142
1943	157
1944	146
1945	163
1946	173
1947	188
1948	174
1949	199
1950	175
1951	174
1952	207
1953	188
1954	171
1955	194
1956	184
1957	200
1958	212
1959	194
1960	203
1961	199
1962	225
1963	200
1964	196
1965	192
1966	220
1967	202
1968	226
1969	208
1970	250
1971	232
1972	254
1973	250
1974	266
1975	264
1976	285
1977	281
1978	269
1979	263
1980	359
1981	332
1982	302
1983	297
1984	339
1985	325
1986	330
1987	314
1988	352
1989	368
1990	393
1991	426
1992	435
1993	421
1994	462
1995	464
1996	510
1997	456
1998	495
1999	453
2000	494
2001	492
2002	523
2003	537
2004	515
2005	509
2006	535
2007	489
2008	475
2009	461
2010	385
2011	370
2012	358
2013	347
2014	390
2015	342
2016	345
2017	352
2018	341
2019	373
2020	355
2021	343
2022	385
2023	367
2024	355