Thompson vs Jansen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thompson

Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Scandinavian American South African

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Thompson Rank #2,935

Jansen Rank #2,836

Jansen is more popular, ranked #2836 vs #2935 for Thompson.

Is Thompson or Jansen more popular?

Jansen is more popular, ranked #2836 compared to Thompson at #2935 in the United States.

What do Thompson and Jansen mean?

Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin). Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin).

Are Thompson and Jansen boy or girl names?

Thompson is primarily a boy name. Jansen is primarily a boy name.