Thomson

English

"son of Tom"

Thomson Origin and Meaning

The name Thomson is a boy's name.

Thomson is a masculine name that originated as a Scottish and English surname meaning 'son of Thomas.' Thomas itself derives from the Aramaic word for 'twin.' As a first name, Thomson represents a distinctive way to honor the Thomas tradition with a slightly different approach. The spelling without a 'p' (contrasting with Thompson) reflects its Scottish heritage. While relatively uncommon as a first name, it has maintained steady if minimal usage throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Thomson carries a dignified, scholarly quality, perhaps influenced by its associations with various notable figures including the physicist J.J. Thomson. The name offers the familiar nickname options of Tom or Tommy.

Famous People Named Thomson

• J. J. Thomson British physicist and Nobel prize winner
• William Thomson Irish and British mathematical physicist and engineer
• George Paget Thomson winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics
• Thomson Wylde Welling (b. 2019) son of American actor Tom Welling