Sampson vs Lion

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 #3,598 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Latin

English Latin Hebrew Rastafarian Ethiopian

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Lion Rank #3,598

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3598 for Lion.

Is Sampson or Lion more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Lion at #3598 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Lion mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Lion means "lion" (Latin origin).

Are Sampson and Lion boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Lion is primarily a boy name.