Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Sampson
Sampson is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Sampson — a boy name from the Hebrew tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Simpson is on your shortlist, Sampson belongs in the same conversation.
Sampson meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Sampson has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Sampson to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Sampson as S·A·M·P·S·O·N, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Sampson is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Sampson variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Sampsona, Sampsone, Sampsony, Sampso.
- Nicknames: Samp and S.
- Middle names: Pair Sampson with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Sampson middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Simpson, Samson, Sanford, Salomon, Shimon — full picks on the sibling names for Sampson guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Sampson? Browse our names like Sampson guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Sampson
What does the name Sampson mean?
Sampson has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Sampson?
Sampson originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Sampson?
Sampson has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Sampson a boy's or girl's name?
Sampson is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Sampson in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Sampson sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Sampson?
Names that share Sampson's sound and style include Simpson, Samson, Sanford, Salomon, Shimon.
What middle names pair well with Sampson?
Good middle-name fits for Sampson pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Sampson is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Sampson is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Sampson?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Sampson share its rhythm without rhyming — Simpson, Samson, Sanford all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.