Thompson vs Hanson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thompson

Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

English American Scottish

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Boy #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

Scandinavian German American English

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Thompson Rank #2,935

Hanson Rank #2,840

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 vs #2935 for Thompson.

Is Thompson or Hanson more popular?

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 compared to Thompson at #2935 in the United States.

What do Thompson and Hanson mean?

Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin). Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin).

Are Thompson and Hanson boy or girl names?

Thompson is primarily a boy name. Hanson is primarily a boy name.