Tom vs Thompson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tom

Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

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Tom Rank #2,829

Thompson Rank #2,935

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 vs #2935 for Thompson.

Is Tom or Thompson more popular?

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 compared to Thompson at #2935 in the United States.

What do Tom and Thompson mean?

Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin). Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin).

Are Tom and Thompson boy or girl names?

Tom is primarily a boy name. Thompson is primarily a boy name.