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Thomson is a masculine first name of English origin, derived from a surname of the same name. This consists of the name Thom or
What does the name Thomson mean?
Thomson is a masculine first name that is derived from the surname of the same name. This, in turn, consists of the name Thom or Thomas and the English element son, which means 'the son'. Thus, the meaning can be understood as 'the son of Thom'. The name Thomas has Aramaic roots and means 'the twin', derived from the Aramaic word te'oma (תאומא), which means 'the twin'. Other variants include Thome, Thommes, Thommy, and Thomaz. The variations also include Tom, Toma, Tomas, Tomasz, Tomaso, Tomasso, Tomaz, Tomi, Tomic, Tomislaw, Tomislav, Tome, Tomek, Tomos, Tomy, Tommaso, Tommi, Tommie, Tommy, Toms, Toomas, Tuomas, Tumasch, Tamas, Tamati, Tamhas, and Maas.
Where does the name Thomson come from?
The origin of the name Thomson is Old Aramaic and means 'the son of Thom'. The Old Aramaic
How do you pronounce Thomson?
Thom-son
Popularity
Thomson is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2014, when it reached 3,829th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,040th.
Nicknames & pet names
Tom / Tommy
Frequently asked questions about the name Thomson
What does the first name Thomson mean?
Thomson is a masculine first name that is derived from the surname and means 'the son of Thom'. The name Thom is a short form of Thomas, which means 'the twin' in Aramaic.
Where does the name Thomson come from?
The name Thomson has its roots in Old Aramaic. It consists of the name Thom, which means 'twin', and the English element 'son', which means 'the son'.
How popular is the first name Thomson?
Thomson is a less common name that occurs in some English-speaking countries, but it is not among the most frequently used first names.