Sampson vs Cary

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 #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Cary Rank #3,642

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3642 for Cary.

Is Sampson or Cary more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Cary at #3642 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Cary mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin).

Are Sampson and Cary boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Cary is primarily a boy name.