Sampson vs Sheppard

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 #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Sheppard Rank #3,338

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Is Sampson or Sheppard more popular?

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Sheppard mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin).

Are Sampson and Sheppard boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Sheppard is primarily a boy name.