Sampson vs Welles

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 #3,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the spring or well"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Welles Rank #3,522

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3522 for Welles.

Is Sampson or Welles more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Welles at #3522 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Welles mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin).

Are Sampson and Welles boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Welles is primarily a boy name.