Erin vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erin

Boy #3,635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Ireland, land of the west"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Biblical

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Erin Rank #3,635

Sampson Rank #3,474

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3635 for Erin.

Is Erin or Sampson more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Erin at #3635 in the United States.

What do Erin and Sampson mean?

Erin means "Ireland, land of the west" (Irish origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Erin and Sampson boy or girl names?

Erin is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.