Ward vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Biblical

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Ward Rank #3,309

Sampson Rank #3,474

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

Is Ward or Sampson more popular?

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

What do Ward and Sampson mean?

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

Are Ward and Sampson boy or girl names?

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