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Tom name meaning
First Name
140k
in the U.S.
since 1880
140k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
10k
in the U.S.
in 2010
10k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Tom mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Tom
User Submitted Origins
English
78%
Greek
11%
Jewish
7%
Welsh
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Croatia says the name Tom means "Tom, short for Tomislav, means 'The ruler of slavic people.' This comes from latin 'dominus'(ruler) 'slavis'(of slavs)" and is of Slavic origin.
- A user from Australia says the name Tom is of Jewish origin and means "Ruler of the Slavs".
- 2 people from the United Kingdom and Australia agree the name Tom is of German / English origin and means "twin".
- A submission from Australia says the name Tom means "Naivety" and is of Aramaic origin.
- A user from Canada says the name Tom is of Greek origin and means "Innocence, naivety, simplicity or 'the end' are the four meanings of the name".
- A user from Australia says the name Tom is of English origin and means "strong".
- A user from Maine, U.S. says the name Tom is of Nigerian origin and means "Goddess of the sun".
- A submission from New Zealand says the name Tom means "Gods son".
- According to a user from Israel, the name Tom is of Jewish origin and means "Integrity , pureness".
- A user from Australia says the name Tom is of Egyptian origin and means "The return of a loved one from the promised land".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Tom
The knave of trumps at gleek.
noun Tom
Senses
- A familiar contraction of Thomas, a proper name of a man.
- The male of certain animals; -- often used adjectively or in composition; as, tom turkey, tomcat, etc.
Other Dictionary Sources
- Male turkey
- Male cat
Wiktionary
Possibly onomatopoeia, conflated with the given name, given the practice of giving objects such as Big Ben human names. Alternatively, it may derive from an inscription on the old bell used as metal to make the Great Tom of Oxford in 1680: In Thomæ laude resono bim bom sine fraude.
- A large, deep-toned bell, or a particularly notable example of one. [since 17th century]
Tom was also found in the following language(s): Azerbaijani, Danish, Dutch, German, Norwegian, Portuguese, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Tom
Notable Persons Named Tom
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is an actor and filmmaker. His most notable accomplishments were from 1980 to present. Tom was given the name Thomas Cruise Mapother IV on July 3rd, 1962 in Syracuse, New York, United States.
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks is an actor and filmmaker. He has been prominent since 1978. Tom was given the name Thomas Jeffrey Hanks on July 9th, 1956 in Concord, California, U.S.
Tom Hardy
Tom Hardy is an actor, screenwriter, and producer. He has been prominent since 2001. Tom was given the name Edward Thomas Hardy on September 15th, 1977 in Hammersmith, London, England.
Tom Brady
Tom Brady is a football player for the New England Patriots. Tom was born on August 3rd, 1977 in San Mateo, California.
Tom Hiddleston
Tom Hiddleston is an actor. He has been prominent since 2001. Tom was given the name Thomas William Hiddleston on February 9th, 1981 in Westminster.
Tom Selleck
Tom Selleck is an actor and film producer. He has had major accomplishments since 1969. Tom was given the name Thomas William Selleck on January 29th, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
- Tom FordFashion Designer
- Tom HollandActor
- Tom DeLonge
- Tom FeltonActor
- Tom Ellis
- Tom WaitsMusician
- Sir Tom JonesMusician
- Tom ClancyNovelist
- Tom SizemoreActor
- Tom PriceChairman of the House Budget Committee
- Tom MorelloMusician
- Tom HollanderActor
- Tom WellingActor
- Tom WilkinsonActor
Notable Persons With the Last Name Tom
Notable Persons With the Last Name Tom
Uncle Tom
Uncle Tom is a fictional character.
Lauren Tom
Lauren Tom is an actress. She was most active from 1978 to present. Lauren was born on August 4th, 1961 in Chicago.
Major Tom
Major Tom is an astronaut.
Nicholle Tom
Nicholle Tom is an actress and actor. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1987 to present. Nicholle was born on March 23rd, 1978 in Hinsdale, Illinois.
Heather Tom
Heather Tom is an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1989 to present. Heather was given the name Heather Marie Tom on November 4th, 1975 in Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S.
Kiana Tom
Kiana Tom is a personal trainer, fitness professional, entrepreneurship, group fitness instructor, and entrepreneur. Kiana was born on March 14th, 1965 in Maui, Hawaii, USA.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Tom | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 19.02% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 1.57% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 52.53% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 16.63% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 6.91% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.33% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Tom
People with the last name Tom are most frequently White, Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaska Native
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Tom
| #46 | Boy Name of the 1880s |
| #10 | Boy Names Unique to the Midwest |
| #8 | Boy Names Unique to the Great Lakes |