Enos vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Enos

Boy #3,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, mortal"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Mormon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,428
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eno

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Enos Rank #3,428
Sampson Rank #3,474

Enos is more popular, ranked #3428 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Enos ___

  • Enos James
  • Enos Lee
  • Enos Ray
  • Enos Wayne
  • Enos Dale
  • Enos Eugene

Sampson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Enos

Abel Seth Enoch Ruth Naomi

If you choose Sampson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Miriam Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enos or Sampson more popular?

Enos is more popular, ranked #3428 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Enos and Sampson mean?

Enos means "man, mankind, mortal" (Hebrew origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Enos and Sampson boy or girl names?

Enos is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.

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