Claude vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claude

Boy #3,333 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of the Claudian family, lame"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,333
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cla, Clau, Clauy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Claude Rank #3,333
Sampson Rank #3,474

Claude is more popular, ranked #3333 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claude ___

  • Claude Victor
  • Claude Henri
  • Claude Louis
  • Claude James
  • Claude Edward
  • Claude Thomas

Sampson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Claude

Marcel Henri Lucien Simone Colette

If you choose Sampson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Miriam Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claude or Sampson more popular?

Claude is more popular, ranked #3333 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Claude and Sampson mean?

Claude means "of the Claudian family, lame" (Latin origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Claude and Sampson boy or girl names?

Claude is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.

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