Drayton vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drayton

Boy #3,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farm by the dragging place"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,339
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dray, Drake

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Drayton Rank #3,339
Sampson Rank #3,474

Drayton is more popular, ranked #3339 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Drayton ___

  • Drayton James
  • Drayton Cole
  • Drayton Lee
  • Drayton Wayne
  • Drayton Scott
  • Drayton Blake

Sampson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Drayton

Payton Clayton Holden Sutton Beckett

If you choose Sampson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Miriam Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drayton or Sampson more popular?

Drayton is more popular, ranked #3339 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Drayton and Sampson mean?

Drayton means "farm by the dragging place" (Old English origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Drayton and Sampson boy or girl names?

Drayton is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.

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