US Popularity:1361
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Aramaic
Meaning:Twin
Tommy is a boy’s name of Greek and Aramaic origin. If you’re having trouble picking a sweet name for your mini-you, a name like Tommy, meaning “twin,” can be the perfect fit. Derived from the names Thomas and Ta’oma’, Tommy has become a stand-alone name and nickname throughout history. Twin or not, baby Tommy can be proud of the legacy their many namesakes have created.

Famous People Named Tommy

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Tommy Burns
    Boxer
  • Tommy Morrison
    Boxer

Tommy Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Tommy is currently #1678 on The Bump
Boy:Tommy is currently #930 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Tommy is currently #1361 in U.S. births
Boy:Tommy is currently #690 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#690
in 2023
+ 38
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Tommy, July 2017

  • Behind the Name, Thomas, April 2024

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