Tomek
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Tomek is an Aramaic name meaning “twin”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Tomek
Tomek is a name of Aramaic origin that functions as the Polish diminutive of the name Thomas. The original root, te'oma, means twin and served as a descriptor for the apostle Thomas. It became integrated into the cultural naming practices of Slavic regions, representing a widely recognized, affectionate variation of the biblical classic.
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Gender Usage of the Name Tomek
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Tomek is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Tomek
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Tomek is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Canada across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 4.65M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.09M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Tomek was last recorded at #8,971 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2021) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #2,698 in 1989. Its lowest recorded position was #11,218 in 2012. Over the last 12 years (2009–2021) the name fell -2688 places (from #6,283 to #8,971).
Characteristics of the Name Tomek
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- T — Boy Names Starting with T
- Ends with
- k — Boy Names Ending in “k”
Name AestheticMethodology
Tomek is a two-syllable name with a plosive consonant ending. This phonetic arrangement creates a Cute & Playful aesthetic. It is a widely recognized informal variation of the name Thomas within Poland.
Middle Names For Tomek
Middle name suggestions for TomekMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Tomek is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Tomek Andrew · Tomek Albert · Tomek Alfred · Tomek Antwan · Tomek Antwon. View all 40 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Tomek
Sound Like Tomek Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Tomoki · Damek · Tymeek · View all 10 names
Spelled Like Tomek Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Tome · Tomeo · Tomee · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Thomas · Timothy · Tyler · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Tomek Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mark · Jack · Eric · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Tomek”
Dictionary Meaning of "Tomek"Methodology
A surname from Czech
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How to Spell Tomek in ASL
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