Sampson vs Strider

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 #3,638 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who strides, ranger, wanderer"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Strider Rank #3,638

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3638 for Strider.

Is Sampson or Strider more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Strider at #3638 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Strider mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Strider means "one who strides, ranger, wanderer" (Old English origin).

Are Sampson and Strider boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Strider is primarily a boy name.