Sampson vs Robinson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sampson

Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Biblical

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Robin, son of Robert"

Origin: English

English American

24 High Risk

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Robinson Rank #3,539

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3539 for Robinson.

Is Sampson or Robinson more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Robinson at #3539 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Robinson mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Robinson means "son of Robin, son of Robert" (English origin).

Are Sampson and Robinson boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Robinson is primarily a boy name.