US Popularity:28191
Origin:Aramaic
Other Origin(s):British, Scottish
Meaning:Twin; Son of Thomas
Thomson is a surname and boy’s name of Aramaic, English, and Scottish origin. It means “son of Thomas,” with Thomas being an Aramaic name meaning “twin.” A variant of the name is Thompson, which is more common in England, while Thomson is more frequently found in Scotland. A famous bearer of this name is English actress Lily Thomson, better known by her stage name, Lily James. If you have a loved one with this surname you’d like to honor, Thomson could be the perfect choice for your little one.

How Popular Is The Name Thomson?

U.S. Births

Overall:Thomson is currently #28191 in U.S. births
Boy:Thomson is currently #13694 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#13694
in 2025
- 1643
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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