Cainan vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cainan

Boy #3,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian American

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Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Biblical

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Cainan Rank #3,322

Sampson Rank #3,474

Cainan is more popular, ranked #3322 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Is Cainan or Sampson more popular?

Cainan is more popular, ranked #3322 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Cainan and Sampson mean?

Cainan means "spear" (Hebrew origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cainan and Sampson boy or girl names?

Cainan is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.