Welsh boy name
Tomos Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Tomos means twin. The Welsh form of Thomas, from an Aramaic word meaning twin
Tomos is the Welsh form of Thomas, with roots in the Aramaic word for twin. It is a very familiar name in Wales and has appealing short forms: Tomi is used in Welsh, and the older Twm is part of the folklore of Wales, as in the tales of Twm Siôn Cati, a Welsh folk hero. The stress is on the first syllable and the ending is soft. Tomos gives a classic name a Welsh form and pairs very easily with surnames.
Variants of Tomos
TomiTwmTom
Tomos popularity: Ireland vs the US
Tomos does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tomos mean?
Tomos means "twin". The Welsh form of Thomas, from an Aramaic word meaning twin.
How do you pronounce Tomos?
Tomos is pronounced TOM-oss.
What is the origin of Tomos?
Tomos is of Welsh origin. The Welsh form of Thomas, from an Aramaic word meaning twin.