Sampson vs Derik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sampson

Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Derik Rank #3,402

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Is Sampson or Derik more popular?

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Derik mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin).

Are Sampson and Derik boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Derik is primarily a boy name.