Dara vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dara

Girl #1,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak tree, oak grove"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Jewish Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,029
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dara Rank #1,029
Sampson Rank #3,474

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dara ___

  • Dara Mae
  • Dara Rose
  • Dara Jane
  • Dara Lynn
  • Dara Claire
  • Dara Louise

Sampson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

If you choose Sampson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Miriam Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dara or Sampson more popular?

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Dara and Sampson mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dara and Sampson boy or girl names?

Dara is primarily a girl name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.

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