Simpson - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Simpson \s(i)-mp-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "son of Simon".

For more information, see also the related name Simon.

A baby name that sounds like Simpson is Sampson. Other similar baby names are Samson and Simonson.

Simpson is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#126 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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