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    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Tom

    Tom

    Unisex
    greek
    1 syllable

    Tom is a greek unisex name meaning "A popular diminutive of Thomas, originating from the Greek word for a twin.".

    Parents who choose Tom pick a unisex name from the greek tradition, meaning "A popular diminutive of Thomas, originating from the Greek word for a twin.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

    Origin
    greek
    Gender
    Unisex
    Syllables
    1

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    A popular diminutive of Thomas, originating from the Greek word for a twin.

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Tom

    Very rare in US records

    What does Tom mean?

    Tom is a unisex name of greek origin meaning "A popular diminutive of Thomas, originating from the Greek word for a twin.".

    Is Tom a rare name?

    Yes. Tom does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

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