Sampson vs Clarke

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 #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Clarke Rank #3,358

Clarke is more popular, ranked #3358 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Is Sampson or Clarke more popular?

Clarke is more popular, ranked #3358 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Clarke mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin).

Are Sampson and Clarke boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Clarke is primarily a boy name.