Sampson vs Cainan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sampson

Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Biblical

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Boy #3,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian American

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Cainan Rank #3,322

Cainan is more popular, ranked #3322 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Is Sampson or Cainan more popular?

Cainan is more popular, ranked #3322 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Cainan mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Cainan means "spear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sampson and Cainan boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Cainan is primarily a boy name.