Sampson vs Drayton

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 #3,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farm by the dragging place"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Drayton Rank #3,339

Drayton is more popular, ranked #3339 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Is Sampson or Drayton more popular?

Drayton is more popular, ranked #3339 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Drayton mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Drayton means "farm by the dragging place" (Old English origin).

Are Sampson and Drayton boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Drayton is primarily a boy name.