Tommaso

Tommaso - A very unique male name

Tommaso appeared on the charts for the first time in 1976 on position #1786. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Tommaso and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Tommaso? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Tommaso. The baby boy name Tommaso was given to 8 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3349 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 183,286 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Tommaso peaked in popularity 50 years ago in 1976 on position 1786.

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Tommaso is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Tommaso is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,393 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,393.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Tommaso is where you live.

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Tommaso origin and meaning

Italian — form of Thomas

The Italian form of Thomas, from Aramaic, 'twin'

Tommaso is Thomas in Italian, borne by figures from the philosopher Tommaso Campanella to generations of Italian boys. US use is sporadic since 1976 and reached its (tiny) peak in 2025.

Attested etymology

Tommaso is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Tommaso, pop culture references for the name Tommaso and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Tommaso

We've found the following names that sound similar to Tommaso, sorted by popularity.

Thomas / Tomas / Townes / Tomasz / Thang / Teng / Tong / Tanish / Thong / Tanush /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Tommaso

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Tommaso a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Tommaso?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

toh-MAH-soh · /toʊˈmɑːsoʊ/

Around the world

• Tomás (Spanish) — The Spanish form of Thomas
• Thomas (German) — The German form, spelled as in English

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Tommy

Famous bearers

• Tommaso Campanella — Italian philosopher, theologian and poet, author of The City of the Sun (1568–1639) Historical

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Why parents choose it

Thomas in full Italian form — philosophical, traditional, and melodious.

Worth knowing

• It will be shortened to Thomas or Tommy in English settings unless the family holds the line