Johnson vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnson

Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

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Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Biblical

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Sampson Rank #3,474

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Sampson more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Sampson mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Johnson and Sampson boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.