Simpson

The male first name Simpson has two possible origins and different meanings. It comes from Icelandic and is interpreted as 'the son of Simp', which can also be understood as 'the son of Simon'.

What does the name Simpson mean?

Simpson has two origins and different meanings. The name has its roots in Icelandic and means, derived from the eponymous surname, 'the son of Simp'. Additionally, it can also be linked to the biblical name Simon, whose meaningful translation is 'God has heard' or 'the flat-nosed one'.

Where does the name Simpson come from?

The name Simpson derives from ancient Greek and ancient Hebrew terms, which gives it the meaning 'the son of Simp'. In ancient Hebrew, the word consists of shamá, which means 'to hear', or Shim'on, which means 'God has heard'. The ancient Greek word sīmós describes a flat or blunt nose shape. The languages from which the name originates are Old Icelandic, Icelandic, Swedish, and Scandinavian.

How do you pronounce Simpson?

Simpson is pronounced like 'Simp-son'.

Popularity

In Germany, Simpson is considered a rare first name. It has not even appeared in the local name popularity lists. Its best placement was in 1999, when it ranked 1,365th in the Italian name charts. Between 1999 and 2024, Simpson was used as a first name in Italy less than ten times, placing it at 5,981st. In the past ten years, no child has been named this name.

Famous people

• Simpson Gibson (politician from Northern Ireland)
• Simpson Harris Morgan (American politician)
• Simpson McCall (Canadian farmer)
• Simpson Newland (Australian author)