Walt vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walt

Boy #3,415 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"army ruler, commander"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

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Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Biblical

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Walt Rank #3,415

Sampson Rank #3,474

Walt is more popular, ranked #3415 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Is Walt or Sampson more popular?

Walt is more popular, ranked #3415 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Walt and Sampson mean?

Walt means "army ruler, commander" (Germanic origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Walt and Sampson boy or girl names?

Walt is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.