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Sampson

male

Meaning

"Sun"

Sampson is an English form of Samson, a biblical name traditionally connected with sun imagery.

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Popularity History of Sampson

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3498Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#3498

Sampson was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-285

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Sampson Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Sampson.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Sampson

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, English
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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