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Thomson

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Thomson

Pronounced TOM-sun /ˈtɒm.sən/Medium

Meaning: An English and Scottish surname, 'son of Thomas' (Thomas, from Aramaic, 'twin'), carried into given-name use. Sturdy and heritage-rich.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy surname-name: Thomson means 'son of Thomas' (said 'TOM-sun'). Heritage-rich and sharp.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Scottish
MeaningAn English and Scottish surname, 'son of Thomas' (Thomas, from Aramaic, 'twin'), carried into given-name use. Sturdy and heritage-rich.
U.S. rank (2023)#12092 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 240

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619432023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Thomson is a surname, 'son of Thomas,' long common in Scotland and England and now used as a given name. It reads sturdy and heritage-rich, and is rare in the U.S. as a first name (said 'TOM-sun').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. as a first name. Rare, surname-style, and sturdy.

Did you know? Thomson is an English and Scottish surname, 'son of Thomas' (Thomas, 'twin') — a sturdy, heritage-rich name carried into first-name use (said 'TOM-sun').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Thomson — English/Scottish surname; 'son of Thomas'

Variations

ThompsonThomsenTomson

Nicknames

TomSonny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Thomson mean?

Thomson is an English/Scottish surname meaning 'son of Thomas,' now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Thomson?

It's said TOM-sun /ˈtɒm.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Thomson a boy or girl name?

Thomson is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Thomson?

Thomson is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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