Sampson vs Erickson

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 #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Erickson Rank #3,351

Erickson is more popular, ranked #3351 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Is Sampson or Erickson more popular?

Erickson is more popular, ranked #3351 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Erickson mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin).

Are Sampson and Erickson boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Erickson is primarily a boy name.