Rodrick vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodrick

Boy #3,554 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic

English German Spanish Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Biblical

✓ All Clear

Rodrick Rank #3,554

Sampson Rank #3,474

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3554 for Rodrick.

Is Rodrick or Sampson more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Rodrick at #3554 in the United States.

What do Rodrick and Sampson mean?

Rodrick means "famous ruler" (Old Germanic origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rodrick and Sampson boy or girl names?

Rodrick is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.