Sampson vs Dara

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 #3,573 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak tree, oak grove"

Origin: Old Irish dair

Irish Hebrew Persian

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Dara Rank #3,573

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3573 for Dara.

Is Sampson or Dara more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Dara at #3573 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Dara mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Old Irish dair origin).

Are Sampson and Dara boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Dara is primarily a boy name.