Tom Gould

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Tom Gould — rising ground
176K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Tom Gould is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Tom is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Tom is a masculine given name, often used as a diminutive of Thomas. In Germanic countries and Scandinavia, "Tom" is in use as a formal given name. The Gaelic-Cymric name Tom means "rising ground" or "eminent". In literature and popular culture, it is often used to represent "an ordinary man". The name Tôm also exists as an independent Aramaic name. The surname Gould: Gould is a surname, a variant of "Gold." Alexander Gould (born 1994), American actor Dana Gould (born 1964), American comedian and writer Desiree Gould (1945–2021), American actress Elliott Gould (born 1938), American actor Harold Gould (1923–2010), American actor James Nutcombe Gould (1849–1899), English stage actor Jason Gould (born 1966), American actor, writer and director Julia Gould (1824–1893), English-born stage actress and singer Kelly Gould (born 1999), American actress Mitzi Gould (1918–2004), American actress Nolan Gould, (born 1998), American actor Peter Gould, American television. Tom is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 176K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Tom reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Tom

Meaning: rising ground

Germanic

Tom is a masculine given name, often used as a diminutive of Thomas. In Germanic countries and Scandinavia, "Tom" is in use as a formal given name. The Gaelic-Cymric name Tom means "rising ground" or "eminent". In literature and popular culture, it is often used to represent "an ordinary man". The name Tôm also exists as an independent Aramaic name.

Surname: Gould

English

Gould is a surname, a variant of "Gold." Alexander Gould (born 1994), American actor Dana Gould (born 1964), American comedian and writer Desiree Gould (1945–2021), American actress Elliott Gould (born 1938), American actor Harold Gould (1923–2010), American actor James Nutcombe Gould (1849–1899), English stage actor Jason Gould (born 1966), American actor, writer and director Julia Gould (1824–1893), English-born stage actress and singer Kelly Gould (born 1999), American actress Mitzi Gould (1918–2004), American actress Nolan Gould, (born 1998), American actor Peter Gould, American television.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Tom Gould

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 Tom Gould:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

6
Soul Urge Number

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

2
Personality Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

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 Tom?
The first name Tom originates from Germanic. Tom is a masculine given name, often used as a diminutive of Thomas. In Germanic countries and Scandinavia, "Tom" is in use as a formal given name. The Gaelic-Cymric name Tom means "rising ground" or "eminent". In literature and popular culture, it is often used to represent "an ordinary man". The name Tôm also exists as an independent Aramaic name.
When was Tom most popular?
The name Tom reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Gould?
The surname Gould originates from English. Gould is a surname, a variant of "Gold." Alexander Gould (born 1994), American actor Dana Gould (born 1964), American comedian and writer Desiree Gould (1945–2021), American actress Elliott Gould (born 1938), American actor Harold Gould (1923–2010), American actor James Nutcombe Gould (1849–1899), English stage actor Jason Gould (born 1966), American actor, writer and director Julia Gould (1824–1893), English-born stage actress and singer Kelly Gould (born 1999), American actress Mitzi Gould (1918–2004), American actress Nolan Gould, (born 1998), American actor Peter Gould, American television.
What are the origins of the name Tom Gould?
The name Tom Gould combines two different traditions: the first name Tom has Germanic roots, while the surname Gould originates from English.
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