What is the origin of the name Thompson?

Thompson is a name of Scottish origin.

How popular is the name Thompson?

Thompson is currently ranked #17413 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Thompson?

Thompson is pronounced TOMP-son.

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BoyScottish

Thompson

TOMP-son

Popularity

#17413

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

2,684

Peak Year

#76 in 2018

First Recorded

1882

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Thompson is an English and Scottish surname turned given name, meaning 'son of Thom' or 'son of Thomas'. Thomas is a Hebrew name meaning 'twin'.

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Thom Tom Sonny

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Famous Namesakes

Hunter S. Thompson
American journalist and author known for Gonzo journalism

Nicknames

Thom Tom Sonny

Similar Names

Harrison Jackson Anderson Wilson

Personality Traits

ReliableStablePracticalIndependent

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