Sampson vs Ward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sampson

Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Ward Rank #3,309

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Is Sampson or Ward more popular?

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Ward mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Sampson and Ward boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.