Ilya vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilya

Boy #3,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Russian Slavic Jewish Hebrew

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Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Biblical

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Ilya Rank #3,661

Sampson Rank #3,474

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3661 for Ilya.

Is Ilya or Sampson more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Ilya at #3661 in the United States.

What do Ilya and Sampson mean?

Ilya means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ilya and Sampson boy or girl names?

Ilya is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.