A twin
Originally a short form of Thomas, Tom is derived from the Aramaic name Ta'oma'. It has been used as an independent given name for centuries and is often associated with the 'everyman' archetype in English folklore and literature.
About 65 boys were named Tom in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Academy Award-winning actor
Seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback
Action film star and producer
Rock singer and songwriter
Adventurous young protagonist · The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The birth name of Lord Voldemort · Harry Potter series
English actor and producer
Actor known for playing Spider-Man
Welsh singer known for 'It's Not Unusual'
The rival of Jerry the mouse · Tom and Jerry
The same feel as Tom — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
