Sampson vs Dewey

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 #3,607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English American

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Dewey Rank #3,607

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3607 for Dewey.

Is Sampson or Dewey more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Dewey at #3607 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Dewey mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin).

Are Sampson and Dewey boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Dewey is primarily a boy name.