Sampson vs Reeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sampson

Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #3,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Old English gerefa (administrator)"

Origin: Old English

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Reeve Rank #3,416

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Is Sampson or Reeve more popular?

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Reeve mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin).

Are Sampson and Reeve boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Reeve is primarily a boy name.