Thos

Thos is a masculine name that originated as an abbreviated written form of Thomas, common in older documents and records where scribes would shorten names. Thomas itself comes from the Aramaic word for 'twin' and became widely used throughout the Christian world due to the apostle Thomas. This contracted form Thos (typically pronounced like 'Thomas' rather than phonetically) appears in historical documents but is extremely rare as a given name in its own right. It has an antiquated, scholarly quality that might appeal to those interested in historical naming practices or seeking an extremely unusual variant of a classic name. While Thomas remains perennially popular across many cultures, Thos offers a distinctive alternative with the same essential meaning and heritage.

Pronounced TAHZ.

As of October 2026, Thos ranked #4104 in US births in 1928 SSA, peaked at #698 in 1881.