Mckay vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mckay

Boy #3,611 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Aodh (fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Biblical

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Mckay Rank #3,611

Sampson Rank #3,474

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3611 for Mckay.

Is Mckay or Sampson more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Mckay at #3611 in the United States.

What do Mckay and Sampson mean?

Mckay means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mckay and Sampson boy or girl names?

Mckay is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.