Hal vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hal Rank #3,485

Sampson Rank #3,474

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Hal or Sampson more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Hal and Sampson mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hal and Sampson boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.