Tom
Tom began as a short form of Thomas, from the Aramaic "Te'oma" — meaning twin. Tom was a top-100 American name from 1880 to 1970, peaking at #36 in 1880. Tom (the actor Tom Hanks, born 1956, who won two consecutive Oscars for "Philadelphia" and "Forrest Gump" — one of the most beloved actors in film history) is the most famous modern bearer. Tom (the actor Tom Cruise, born 1962, who played Ethan Hunt in the "Mission: Impossible" series) gave the name a Hollywood charge. The single syllable is direct, and the "m" ending gives it softness. Tom is a male name of Aramaic origin that means "Twin (short form of Thomas)". Brisk, friendly, and approachable. The name sounds American. Toms tend to be confident. US peaked #36 in 1880. Outside top 500 since 2010. Well-known people named Tom include Tom Hanks (actor), Tom Cruise (actor), Tom (short form of Thomas), Tom (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Tom include Thomas (full form), Tommy (nickname), Tommy (variant), Thom (variant).