Sampson vs Ilya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sampson

Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #3,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Ilya Rank #3,661

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3661 for Ilya.

Is Sampson or Ilya more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Ilya at #3661 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Ilya mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Ilya means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sampson and Ilya boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Ilya is primarily a boy name.