Larkin vs Thompson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larkin

Boy #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

English American Scottish

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Larkin Rank #2,984

Thompson Rank #2,935

Thompson is more popular, ranked #2935 vs #2984 for Larkin.

Is Larkin or Thompson more popular?

Thompson is more popular, ranked #2935 compared to Larkin at #2984 in the United States.

What do Larkin and Thompson mean?

Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin).

Are Larkin and Thompson boy or girl names?

Larkin is primarily a boy name. Thompson is primarily a boy name.