UK boy's name
Tommas
A masculine variant of the Greek name Thomas, meaning "twin".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tommas is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tommas popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4052, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Tommas is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tommas. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tommas ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 boys were registered as Tommas.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tommas as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4052
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tommas mean?
The given name Tommas finds its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BC. It is derived from the Aramaic word "toma," meaning "twin." The name was popular among early Christian communities in the region, as it was believed to be a reference to the apostle Thomas, also known as "Doubting Thomas" in the Bible.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tommas dates back to the 3rd century AD, when it was mentioned in a collection of early Christian texts known as the Acta Thomae, or the Acts of Thomas. This work, which is of uncertain authorship and date, recounts the missionary travels and martyrdom of the apostle Thomas in India.
One of the most famous historical figures to bear the name Tommas was Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), the Italian Catholic philosopher, theologian, and jurist. His influential works, including the Summa Theologica, had a profound impact on the development of Western philosophy and theology.
Another notable Tommas was Thomas Becket (1118-1170), the Archbishop of Canterbury who was famously murdered by knights loyal to King Henry II of England. His martyrdom and subsequent canonization as a saint made him a central figure in the long-standing conflict between the Church and the English monarchy.
In the realm of literature, Tommaso Crudeli (1703-1745) was an Italian poet and playwright who was celebrated for his satirical works and contributions to the commedia dell'arte tradition.
The name Tommas also graced the life of Sir Thomas Wyatt (1503-1542), an English Renaissance poet and ambassador who introduced the sonnet form to English literature. His works, which often explored themes of love and loss, were influential in the development of early modern English poetry.
Finally, Thomas Paine (1737-1809), the English-born American political philosopher and revolutionary, played a pivotal role in the American Revolution with his influential pamphlets, including "Common Sense" and "The American Crisis." His writings and ideas helped shape the foundations of American democracy and inspired generations of political thinkers.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tommas by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tommas was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4052 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Tommas
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tommas: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tommas in the UK right now?
In 2006, Tommas was ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tommas most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Tommas in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tommas?
A masculine variant of the Greek name Thomas, meaning "twin".
How many people are called Tommas in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tommas across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.