Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Twin, Derives from Thomas
Pronunciation: T AA M P S AH N
Popularity Rank: #15,874
Derived from the medieval English pronunciation of Thomas's son, meaning 'son of Thomas'. The name Thomas itself means 'twin' in Aramaic. Thompson is a common surname in English-speaking countries.
The name Thompson is of English origin and means Twin, Derives from Thomas. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Thompson is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, South Africa, and 61 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: T AA M P S AH N
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Thompson is recorded 2,789 times globally, ranking it as the 15,874th most common name worldwide.
Thompson is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 1,551 occurrences, making it the 868th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Thompson is found among 1 in every 748 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #868 | 1 : 748 |
| United States of America | #8,791 | 1 : 7,507 |
| South Africa | #5,962 | 1 : 10,422 |
| Ghana | #881 | 1 : 1,433 |
| Malaysia | #10,728 | 1 : 21,637 |
| United Kingdom | #8,137 | 1 : 8,182 |
| Hong Kong | #4,369 | 1 : 7,315 |
| Cameroon | #4,452 | 1 : 11,541 |
| Brazil | #12,713 | 1 : 25,365 |
| Canada | #9,205 | 1 : 11,175 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Thompson from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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