Thompson: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, & Inspiration

Updated March 6, 2024

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Boy name origins & meanings

Greek : Twin
English : Prepared

Boy name variations

How Popular Is The Name Thompson

Family name origins & meanings

English : patronymic from Thomas. Thompson is widely distributed throughout Britain, but is most common in northern England and northern Ireland.
Americanized form of Thomsen.

Famous people with this last name

Emma Thompson

Lea Thompson

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