Thompson vs Larkin

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 #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Thompson Rank #2,935

Larkin Rank #2,984

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

Is Thompson or Larkin more popular?

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

What do Thompson and Larkin mean?

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

Are Thompson and Larkin boy or girl names?

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