Thomas Marley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Thomas Marley — twin
2.1 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Thomas Marley 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 Marley: Bob Marley, Jamaican reggae musicianNotable members of Bob Marley's family include: Rita Marley, singer and wife of Bob Marley Cedella Marley Booker, singer and writer, and mother of Bob Marley Cedella Marley, musician and clothing designer, daughter of Bob Marley Skip Marley, reggae musician, son of Cedella Marley Damian Marley, reggae musician Julian Marley, reggae musician Ky-Mani Marley, reggae musician Stephen Marley, reggae musician Rohan Marley, former pro football player Norval Marley, father of Bob Marley Bert Marley, American politician from Idaho Elsie Marley, 18th-century English 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: Marley

English

Bob Marley, Jamaican reggae musicianNotable members of Bob Marley's family include: Rita Marley, singer and wife of Bob Marley Cedella Marley Booker, singer and writer, and mother of Bob Marley Cedella Marley, musician and clothing designer, daughter of Bob Marley Skip Marley, reggae musician, son of Cedella Marley Damian Marley, reggae musician Julian Marley, reggae musician Ky-Mani Marley, reggae musician Stephen Marley, reggae musician Rohan Marley, former pro football player Norval Marley, father of Bob Marley Bert Marley, American politician from Idaho Elsie Marley, 18th-century English 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 Marley

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 Marley:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Marley?
The surname Marley originates from English. Bob Marley, Jamaican reggae musicianNotable members of Bob Marley's family include: Rita Marley, singer and wife of Bob Marley Cedella Marley Booker, singer and writer, and mother of Bob Marley Cedella Marley, musician and clothing designer, daughter of Bob Marley Skip Marley, reggae musician, son of Cedella Marley Damian Marley, reggae musician Julian Marley, reggae musician Ky-Mani Marley, reggae musician Stephen Marley, reggae musician Rohan Marley, former pro football player Norval Marley, father of Bob Marley Bert Marley, American politician from Idaho Elsie Marley, 18th-century English a.
What are the origins of the name Thomas Marley?
The name Thomas Marley combines two different traditions: the first name Thomas has Hebrew roots, while the surname Marley originates from English.
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