Cary vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cary

Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

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Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Biblical

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Cary Rank #3,642

Sampson Rank #3,474

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3642 for Cary.

Is Cary or Sampson more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Cary at #3642 in the United States.

What do Cary and Sampson mean?

Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cary and Sampson boy or girl names?

Cary is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.