Sampson vs Hal

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 #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Hal Rank #3,485

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Sampson or Hal more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Hal mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin).

Are Sampson and Hal boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Hal is primarily a boy name.