Brennen vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sampson

Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,474
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Brennen Rank #3,623
Sampson Rank #3,474

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3623 for Brennen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brennen ___

  • Brennen James
  • Brennen Patrick
  • Brennen Cole
  • Brennen Thomas
  • Brennen Michael

Sampson ___

  • Sampson James
  • Sampson Lee
  • Sampson Thomas
  • Sampson Henry
  • Sampson David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brennen

Declan Finn Cormac Siobhan Fiona

If you choose Sampson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Miriam Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brennen or Sampson more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Brennen at #3623 in the United States.

What do Brennen and Sampson mean?

Brennen means "prince, king" (Welsh/Celtic origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brennen and Sampson boy or girl names?

Brennen is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.

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