Twin; or honest and innocent
As a Scottish diminutive of Thomas, it means 'twin.' In Vietnamese, it often translates to 'heart,' 'soul,' or 'the number eight,' while in Hebrew contexts it represents 'honest' or 'innocent.'
About 5 boys were named Tam in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist of the eponymous narrative poem by Robert Burns · Tam o' Shanter
A character in a legendary ballad from the Scottish Borders · The Ballad of Tam Lin
Manager of the Bay City Rollers
