Robinson vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robinson

Boy #3,539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Robin, son of Robert"

Origin: English

English American

24 High Risk

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Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Biblical

✓ All Clear

Robinson Rank #3,539

Sampson Rank #3,474

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3539 for Robinson.

Is Robinson or Sampson more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Robinson at #3539 in the United States.

What do Robinson and Sampson mean?

Robinson means "son of Robin, son of Robert" (English origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Robinson and Sampson boy or girl names?

Robinson is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.