Tomek

Tomek is a masculine given name widely used in Poland. It is the Polish diminutive form of Tomasz, the Polish version of the given name Thomas. The name Thomas ultimately derives from the Aramaic Ta'oma meaning “twin,” transmitted through Greek and Latin into Western European languages. In Polish practice, Tomek functions primarily as an affectionate or familiar form of Tomasz, but it is also used by some families as a stand-alone given name.

The name is strongly associated with Polish-speaking communities and is common in Poland and among the Polish diaspora. It is recognized as distinctly Polish by many speakers, and its usage tends to convey a friendly, approachable impression. In formal contexts, individuals named Tomek are often officially registered as Tomasz, with Tomek appearing as a nickname or informal alternative.

Diminutives and related forms include Tomuś, Tomcio, and Tomaszek; the form Tomek is the most widely used diminutive of Tomasz. In culture, Tomek appears in Polish literature and media as a plausible character name and, in some translations, as the local form of the character “Thomas” in international works.

Variant spellings and cognates exist across Slavic languages, with equivalents such as Tomáš (Czech/Slovak) and Tomasz in Polish. The name remains common in contemporary Poland and among Polish communities abroad.