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Tomas Boy

Popularity: #595 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationTOH-mahs / /ˈtoʊ.mɑːs/

Spanish; Portuguese; Latin

Meaning

Spanish/Portuguese: Twin; Latin: To cut

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tomas has its roots in the Aramaic name "Te'oma," which means "twin." This name was adopted into Greek as "Thomas" and subsequently into Latin as "Thomas" as well. The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, where it was rendered as "Thomas" before finally being introduced into English. The name has been widely used across various cultures and languages, often retaining its original form or slight variations, such as "Tomas" in Spanish and other Romance languages.

Historically, the name Tomas is most notably associated with Saint Thomas the Apostle, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, who is often referred to as "Doubting Thomas" due to his initial skepticism about the resurrection of Christ. His story is recounted in the New Testament, particularly in the Gospel of John, which dates back to the first century CE. The name gained further prominence in the Christian tradition through various saints and scholars, including Thomas Aquinas, a 13th-century theologian and philosopher whose works have had a lasting impact on Christian thought.

Culturally, the name Tomas has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing faith and inquiry due to its biblical associations. The name has been used in literature and art, reflecting themes of doubt and belief. In some cultures, diminutive forms such as "Tom" or "Tommy" have emerged, though these are not as historically significant as the full form. Overall, the name Tomas carries a rich historical and cultural legacy, rooted in its biblical origins and sustained through centuries of usage in diverse contexts.

Trend Summary

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

Similar Names

Variants

  • Tomás
  • Tommy

International Variants

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

Famous people named Tomas

Tomas Edison is an inventor and businessman best known for the electric light bulb, phonograph, and motion pictures.

Tomas Berdych is a former professional tennis player best known for reaching the Wimbledon final and winning the 2012 ATP World Tour Finals.

Tomas Vokoun is a former professional ice hockey goaltender best known for playing with the Nashville Predators, Florida Panthers, and Pittsburgh Penguins.

Tomas Rosicky is a retired professional footballer best known for playing with Arsenal and the Czech national team.

Tomas Almeida is a mixed martial artist best known for competing in the UFC and winning the Bantamweight Championship in other promotions.

Tomas Haake is a drummer best known for his work with the band Meshuggah.

Tomas Lindgren is a researcher best known for contributions to the field of computer science and algorithms.

Fictional characters named Tomas

Tomas is a fictional character from the novel The Unbearable Lightness of Being. He is a successful surgeon who navigates complex relationships and existential dilemmas in 1960s Czechoslovakia.

Tomas is a fictional character from the video game series The Last of Us. He is a supporting character who plays a crucial role in the survival narrative set in a post-apocalyptic world.

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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 California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. 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)

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

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188018
188118
188217
188313
188418
188517
188620
18877
188815
18899
189016
18916
189215
18938
189410
18956
189619
189711
189814
189917
190016
190115
190219
190316
190421
190518
190617
190729
190818
190927
191043
191120
191255
191350
191462
191563
191678
191769
191889
191993
1920114
1921121
1922141
1923159
1924143
1925147
1926149
1927158
1928159
1929139
1930157
1931114
1932130
1933119
1934145
1935135
1936144
1937123
1938154
1939110
1940111
1941147
1942142
1943157
1944146
1945163
1946173
1947188
1948174
1949199
1950175
1951174
1952207
1953188
1954171
1955194
1956184
1957200
1958212
1959194
1960203
1961199
1962225
1963200
1964196
1965192
1966220
1967202
1968226
1969208
1970250
1971232
1972254
1973250
1974266
1975264
1976285
1977281
1978269
1979263
1980359
1981332
1982302
1983297
1984339
1985325
1986330
1987314
1988352
1989368
1990393
1991426
1992435
1993421
1994462
1995464
1996510
1997456
1998495
1999453
2000494
2001492
2002523
2003537
2004515
2005509
2006535
2007489
2008475
2009461
2010385
2011370
2012358
2013347
2014390
2015342
2016345
2017352
2018341
2019373
2020355
2021343
2022385
2023367
2024355