Sampson vs Mckay

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 #3,611 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Aodh (fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Mckay Rank #3,611

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3611 for Mckay.

Is Sampson or Mckay more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Mckay at #3611 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Mckay mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Mckay means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Sampson and Mckay boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Mckay is primarily a boy name.