Sampson vs Johnson

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 #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

English American Scandinavian

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Johnson Rank #3,553

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Sampson or Johnson more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Johnson mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Johnson means "son of John" (English origin).

Are Sampson and Johnson boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Johnson is primarily a boy name.