Walton vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walton

Boy #3,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"town in the forest (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Walton Rank #3,320

Sampson Rank #3,474

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

Is Walton or Sampson more popular?

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

What do Walton and Sampson mean?

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

Are Walton and Sampson boy or girl names?

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