Boy Name

Thomson

"Son of Tom; patronymic surname used as given name"

About the Name Thomson

Meaning

Son of Tom; patronymic surname used as given name

Origin

English, Scottish

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Thomson is a boy name of English, Scottish origin. The name means "Son of Tom; patronymic surname used as given name" and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with T or explore other English, Scottish names.

Popularity Over Time

1950

1960

1970

#29

1980

#52

1990

#68

2000

#54

2010

#16

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Thomson

T( Thomson (J.J. Thomson, physicist)
T( Thomson (actor)

Names Similar to Thomson

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Boy

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Boy

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Boy

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 7
Starts with: T
Origin: English, Scottish