Ken vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ken Rank #3,299

Sampson Rank #3,474

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Is Ken or Sampson more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Ken and Sampson mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ken and Sampson boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.