Lion vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lion

Boy #3,598 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Latin

English Latin Hebrew Rastafarian Ethiopian

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Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Biblical

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Lion Rank #3,598

Sampson Rank #3,474

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3598 for Lion.

Is Lion or Sampson more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Lion at #3598 in the United States.

What do Lion and Sampson mean?

Lion means "lion" (Latin origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lion and Sampson boy or girl names?

Lion is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.