Dewey vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dewey

Boy #3,607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English 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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Dewey Rank #3,607

Sampson Rank #3,474

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3607 for Dewey.

Is Dewey or Sampson more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Dewey at #3607 in the United States.

What do Dewey and Sampson mean?

Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dewey and Sampson boy or girl names?

Dewey is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.