Sampson

Hebrew

"sun"

Sampson Origin and Meaning

The name Sampson is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "sun".

This name, once considered overly powerful due to the superhuman strength of the biblical figure, is now an option for parents in search of an unusual route to Sam. But you really don't need that p: Samson will do.

Sampson Rank in US Top 1000

# 963 in the US

Sampson Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 3273 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Sampson

• 1832 Nameberry 2024

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Famous People Named Sampson

• Sampson Genus American football player
• Sampson Low English bookseller and publisher
• Sampson Eardley 1st Baron Eardley, English MP
• Sampson Lennard English MP
• Sampson Lloyd I II and III, British bankers
• Sampson Willis Harris U.S. Congressman from Alabama