Sampson is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning “Sun child (variant of Samson).” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Sam, Sammy. Sampson is a moderately popular name for boys, with a popularity score of 63 out of 100 — familiar without being overused.
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SAMP-sun
Phonetic spelling
A widely-used, familiar name for boys.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Sampson means “Sun child (variant of Samson).” It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Sampson is pronounced SAMP-sun.
Sampson is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Sampson has a popularity score of 63 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Sampson include Sam, Sammy.
Middle names that pair well with Sampson include Sampson James, Sampson Alexander, Sampson William, Sampson Thomas.
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