Sampson vs Walton

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 #3,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"town in the forest (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Walton Rank #3,320

Walton is more popular, ranked #3320 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Is Sampson or Walton more popular?

Walton is more popular, ranked #3320 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Walton mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Walton means "town in the forest (alternate etymology)" (Old English origin).

Are Sampson and Walton boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Walton is primarily a boy name.