Thomson
Pronunciation: [ t-AHMS-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Thomson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 224 babies have been named Thomson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Thomson is past its peak , currently ranked #23,500 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,500
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"from the settlement at the ford"
#23,417 in US
English origin
"wine (joy) and peace combined"
#23,354 in US
Old English origin
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#23,369 in US
Latin origin
"strength, health"
#23,484 in US
Hebrew origin
"supplanter, one who grasps the heel"
#23,545 in US
Old English origin
"free land, land without feudal obliga..."
#23,351 in US
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About the Name Thomson
Thomson is a boy name .
Thomson is currently ranked #23,500 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Thomson include Tho, Thom, Thomy, Thomie, Son, Sony, Sonie, Thy, Thie, and Thokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Thomson include Thomas, Thompson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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