Thomas Greenwald

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Thomas Greenwald — twin
2.1 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Thomas Greenwald is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Thomas is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Greek Thomas (Θωμᾶς), from Aramaic Toma, meaning "twin." One of the twelve apostles, known as "Doubting Thomas." The surname Greenwald: Alex Greenwald (born 1979), American musician and actor Amelia Greenwald (1881–1966), American nurse Amy Greenwald, American computer scientist Andy Greenwald (born 1977), social commentator, specifically about popular music Bruce Greenwald (born 1946), American economist Douglas Greenwald (1913–1997), American economist Glenn Greenwald (born 1967), attorney, journalist, blogger, author of books, NSA critic Hank Greenwald (born 1935), former baseball announcer Herbert Greenwald (1915–1959), real estate developer associated with Mies van der Rohe Jeff Greenwald (born 1954), author, performer, a. Thomas is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 2.1 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Thomas reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Thomas

Meaning: twin

Hebrew

From the Greek Thomas (Θωμᾶς), from Aramaic Toma, meaning "twin." One of the twelve apostles, known as "Doubting Thomas."

Surname: Greenwald

English

Alex Greenwald (born 1979), American musician and actor Amelia Greenwald (1881–1966), American nurse Amy Greenwald, American computer scientist Andy Greenwald (born 1977), social commentator, specifically about popular music Bruce Greenwald (born 1946), American economist Douglas Greenwald (1913–1997), American economist Glenn Greenwald (born 1967), attorney, journalist, blogger, author of books, NSA critic Hank Greenwald (born 1935), former baseball announcer Herbert Greenwald (1915–1959), real estate developer associated with Mies van der Rohe Jeff Greenwald (born 1954), author, performer, a.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Thomas is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Thomas by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Thomas has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Tom
  • Tommy
  • Tommaso
  • Tomás
  • Tomas
  • Thom

Notable People Named Thomas Greenwald

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Thomas Greenwald:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Thomas?
The first name Thomas originates from Hebrew. From the Greek Thomas (Θωμᾶς), from Aramaic Toma, meaning "twin." One of the twelve apostles, known as "Doubting Thomas."
When was Thomas most popular?
The name Thomas reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Greenwald?
The surname Greenwald originates from English. Alex Greenwald (born 1979), American musician and actor Amelia Greenwald (1881–1966), American nurse Amy Greenwald, American computer scientist Andy Greenwald (born 1977), social commentator, specifically about popular music Bruce Greenwald (born 1946), American economist Douglas Greenwald (1913–1997), American economist Glenn Greenwald (born 1967), attorney, journalist, blogger, author of books, NSA critic Hank Greenwald (born 1935), former baseball announcer Herbert Greenwald (1915–1959), real estate developer associated with Mies van der Rohe Jeff Greenwald (born 1954), author, performer, a.
What are the origins of the name Thomas Greenwald?
The name Thomas Greenwald combines two different traditions: the first name Thomas has Hebrew roots, while the surname Greenwald originates from English.
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