US Popularity Rank: 24771

Origin: Aramaic

Meaning: Twin; Son of Thomas

Thomson is a surname and boy’s name of Aramaic, English, and Scottish origin. It means “son of Thomas,” with Thomas being an Aramaic name meaning “twin.” A variant of the name is Thompson, which is more common in England, while Thomson is more frequently found in Scotland. A famous bearer of this name is English actress Lily Thomson, better known by her stage name, Lily James. If you have a loved one with this surname you’d like to honor, Thomson could be the perfect choice for your little one.