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The baby name Tomas is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtɒməs/ (TOM-əs) or /toʊˈmɑːs/ (toh-MAHS); Spanish: /toˈmas/ (to-MAS).

Tomas is Aramaic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Aramaic
Pronunciation: /ˈtɒməs/ (TOM-əs) or /toʊˈmɑːs/ (toh-MAHS); Spanish: /toˈmas/ (to-MAS)

What is the meaning of the name Tomas ?

The baby name Tomas is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtɒməs/ (TOM-əs) or /toʊˈmɑːs/ (toh-MAHS); Spanish: /toˈmas/ (to-MAS).

Tomas is Aramaic in Origin.

Tomas is the streamlined form of Thomas, from Aramaic Ta’oma meaning “twin,” transmitted through Greek and Latin. It gained wide European use through the veneration of St. Thomas the Apostle and spread in the Middle Ages with Christian naming traditions. The spelling without h is common in Swedish and Norwegian, frequent in Lithuanian, and appears as diacritic-bearing forms across Iberian, Celtic, and Nordic languages (Spanish/Portuguese/Irish Tomás; Catalan Tomàs; Scottish Gaelic Tòmas; Icelandic Tómas).

Related variants include Thomas (English, German, French), Tomáš (Czech/Slovak), Tomasz (Polish), Tomaž (Slovene), Tomos (Welsh), Toomas (Estonian), Tuomas (Finnish), and Tomàs/Tomás. Diminutives span Tom, Tommy, and regional forms like Toma or Toms; feminine counterparts include Thomasina, Tamsin, and Tomasa. The name retains the steady, timeless sense of the “twin,” with modern visibility through figures such as poet Tomas Tranströmer and tennis player Tomáš Berdych.

Tomas has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Tomas

Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk Politician · Born 1850 · Czechoslovakia Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk was a pivotal figure in the founding of Czechoslovakia, serving as its first President from 1918 to 1935. He played a crucial role in establishing the country's democratic institutions and is remembered for his efforts in promoting education and social reforms. Tomás de Torquemada Politician · Born 1420 · Kingdom of Castile Tomás de Torquemada is most famous for his role as the first Grand Inquisitor of the Spanish Inquisition in the late 15th century. He was a key figure in the religious persecution of Jews and Muslims in the Kingdom of Castile, enforcing Catholic orthodoxy with rigorous and often brutal methods. Tomas Alfredson Actor · Born 1965 · Sweden Tomas Alfredson is a Swedish director best known for his work on the film 'Let the Right One In', a critically acclaimed vampire movie. He also directed 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy', a spy thriller featuring Gary Oldman. Born in 1965, Alfredson has made significant contributions to the film industry with his unique storytelling style.
Tomáš Šmíd Athlete · Born 1956 · Czech Republic Tomáš Šmíd is best known as a former Czechoslovak tennis player who won nine singles titles and 54 doubles titles during his career. He was especially successful in doubles and reached world No. 1 in that discipline. Tomáš Pospíchal Athlete · Born 1936 · Czechoslovakia Tomáš Pospíchal was best known as a Czech football player. He played for clubs including TJ Vítkovice, Baník Ostrava, Sparta Prague, and FC Rouen during his career. Tómas Lemarquis Actor · Born 1977 · Iceland Tómas Lemarquis is an Icelandic actor best known for his role in the film 'Nói Albinói', where he played the titular character. Born in 1977, he has also appeared in international films such as 'Blade Runner 2049' and 'X-Men: Apocalypse'. His unique look and compelling performances have made him a distinctive presence in the film industry.

Celebrity babies named Tomas

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Tomas Nordahl Gunnar Nordahl association footballer ★★★★★

Tomas – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
LT Boys 0 #1 2,444 2,166
LT 0 #2 199 949
ET 0 #6 1 246
HN 0 #22 1 704
CZ Boys 0 #27 4,369 6,530
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
NA Boys 0 #33 380 6,830
TM Boys 0 #36 1 614
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
CZ 0 #46 380 3,154
PR 0 #51 5 1,497
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
IR 0 #53 367 4,221
Iceland Boys 0 #55 19 131
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
IR Boys 0 #66 4,415 10,162
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
AO 0 #67 10 2,729
PT Boys 0 #71 1,756 7,951
AR Boys 0 #73 3,518 7,628
CL Boys 0 #73 7,678 13,390
Spain Boys 0 #73 9,760 5,610
JP 0 #73 5 4,057
AL 0 #74 3 2,372
AZ Girls 0 #75 1 1,051
SI 0 #78 3 1,612
RS 0 #84 1 923
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
PA Boys 0 #86 1,368 9,305
PA 0 #89 42 3,797
MD Girls 0 #92 1 865
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
AR 0 #96 92 2,915
SD 0 #101 2 2,130
EC 0 #103 13 2,502
PR Boys 0 #105 81 2,508
GE Boys 0 #107 4 2,055
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
GT Boys 0 #111 1,070 7,625
EE Boys 0 #115 11 2,087
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
MU Boys 0 #116 334 8,477
MX Boys 0 #116 8,180 16,355
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
GT 0 #121 234 5,948
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
MU 0 #126 11 3,613
Norway Boys 2025 #127 8 444
GR 0 #127 9 3,911
CY Boys 0 #129 3 3,473
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
AO Boys 0 #138 118 5,568
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
CO Boys 0 #139 6,061 15,656
UY Boys 0 #140 732 5,922
Switzerland Boys 2005 #141 11 1,315
CL 0 #142 430 6,867
RS Boys 0 #142 13 2,277
BO Boys 0 #148 1,346 9,244
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
CR 0 #159 7 5,526
UY 0 #159 19 2,477
Finland Boys 0 #161 429 2,041
HU Boys 0 #164 11 3,954
EC Boys 0 #166 76 3,322
Finland Boys 2026 #168 2,611 3,552
MT Boys 0 #174 6 4,064
Sweden Boys 2022 #175 8 1,509
PE Boys 0 #175 3,097 14,506
LU Boys 0 #176 43 4,970
HR 0 #178 4 2,081
LT Girls 0 #178 17 1,904
AE 0 #181 7 10,220
Spain 0 #181 378 2,326
DK 0 #185 19 5,198
DK Boys 0 #188 149 7,401
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
SI Boys 0 #189 21 3,402
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
NA Girls 0 #197 28 7,146
Belgium Boys 2013 #201 22 407
MO Boys 0 #201 23 5,842
PT 0 #201 46 4,161
PL 0 #204 9 2,600
BG Boys 0 #205 15 3,850
HR Boys 0 #210 50 3,997
BO 0 #214 178 6,868
AO Girls 0 #215 3 4,575
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
TW Boys 0 #227 15 7,111
GR Boys 0 #232 36 6,912
PL Boys 0 #232 110 6,459
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
EG Boys 0 #243 1,659 15,035
Finland 0 #243 65 830
GH 0 #244 5 5,396
PE 0 #256 55 6,350
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
CR Boys 0 #259 294 10,188
AL Boys 0 #260 39 5,122
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
KZ Boys 0 #267 23 6,578
AF Boys 0 #271 4 3,535
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
Canada Boys 2024 #273 34 2,588
SG 0 #275 8 11,010
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
JP Boys 0 #282 16 7,909
SD Boys 0 #283 172 10,523
CN Boys 0 #284 36 9,639
SA 0 #284 12 10,560
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
CO 0 #304 198 7,768
MX 0 #312 102 8,339
CZ Girls 0 #314 28 5,378
PH Boys 0 #319 65 11,440
Austria Boys 0 #325 120 2,180
DK Girls 0 #327 3 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #330 3 5,862
GH Boys 0 #334 12 8,138
BR 0 #336 10 5,969
QA Girls 0 #338 6 15,378
NL 0 #343 49 2,481
France Boys 2021 #349 39 2,865
HK 0 #350 8 8,483
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
SD Girls 0 #353 6 7,678
IT Boys 0 #355 3,159 10,046
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
RU Boys 0 #363 145 12,621
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
JO Boys 0 #367 11 7,057
EG 0 #371 30 6,387
YE 0 #371 11 8,639
Germany 0 #401 37 2,542
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
NL Boys 0 #431 714 5,873
PT Girls 0 #436 16 7,952
PS Boys 0 #441 108 10,655
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
IL Boys 0 #484 124 10,983
HK Boys 0 #487 41 12,905
GT Girls 0 #489 17 7,500
RU Girls 0 #489 10 11,913
Germany Boys 0 #492 571 5,697
IR Girls 0 #504 27 8,334
KW Girls 0 #504 12 19,177
PA Girls 0 #510 9 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #519 7 11,303
LY 0 #521 15 12,703
UY Girls 0 #531 6 6,731
BH 0 #535 19 17,937
CM Boys 0 #538 13 12,054
PS Girls 0 #543 5 10,981
BR Boys 0 #551 208 12,213
AR Girls 0 #553 47 8,289
BD Boys 0 #556 21 10,045
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
United States Boys 2024 #568 355 7,044
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
IT 0 #577 139 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #578 90 13,071
AE Girls 0 #593 5 20,968
BO Girls 0 #602 10 9,488
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
LB 0 #644 15 13,263
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
SG Boys 0 #652 46 17,960
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
QA Boys 0 #670 38 18,093
KW Boys 0 #676 94 18,755
SY 0 #688 41 11,684
ZA Boys 0 #707 540 25,619
TN 0 #771 59 13,765
CL Girls 0 #776 76 14,098
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
EG Girls 0 #849 111 14,742
OM Boys 0 #854 28 17,948
MA 0 #859 273 20,986
Spain Girls 0 #894 90 5,561
SA Girls 0 #907 29 25,931
PE Girls 0 #918 26 14,861
NG Boys 0 #922 30 16,906
BR Girls 0 #990 3 12,708
IN Boys 0 #991 11 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,000 79 16,140
AE Boys 0 #1,010 83 22,615
DZ 0 #1,011 166 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,029 83 25,439
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,097 45 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,112 72 17,781
TR 0 #1,134 78 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,360 255 28,008
IT Girls 0 #1,401 46 9,415

Tomas is popular in 94 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
France
Ireland
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Tomas

Tomas is predominantly a boy's name.
Tomas is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈtɒməs/ (TOM-əs) or /toʊˈmɑːs/ (toh-MAHS); Spanish: /toˈmas/ (to-MAS).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Thomas, Tomás, Tomáš, Tomasz, Tommaso and Tomos.
Yes, very popular — Tomas ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Tomas ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Tomas's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 7 notable people named Tomas are in our database, including Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk (Politician), Tomás de Torquemada (Politician), Tomas Alfredson (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Tomas for their child, including Gunnar Nordahl.