Tomo

Tomo is a unisex name of Japanese origin meaning “Thomas and surn.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 babies in 2007.

Tomo at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“Thomas and surn”
Pronunciation
/Toma|Tomu/

About the name Tomo

Tomo belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “Thomas and surn” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Tomo first appears in Social Security records in 2003 and has been given to 12 babies since 1880. It is a genuinely rare choice in the US.

Tomo in US records

First recorded (US)
2003
Total since 1880
12

Tomo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2007
Babies named Tomo in 2007
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tomo mean?

Tomo means “Thomas and surn” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Tomo a boy or girl name?

Tomo is a unisex name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2007.

What origin is the name Tomo?

Tomo comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Tomo?

Tomo is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 2003 and has been given to 12 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Tomo?

Tomo is pronounced /Toma|Tomu/ (IPA).

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