Esiah vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esiah

Boy #3,546 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew African American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,546
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Esi, Siah

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Esiah Rank #3,546
Sampson Rank #3,474

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3546 for Esiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esiah ___

  • Esiah James
  • Esiah Emmanuel
  • Esiah Michael
  • Esiah David
  • Esiah Leon
  • Esiah Thomas

Sampson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esiah

Isaiah Josiah Amara Zion Micah

If you choose Sampson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Miriam Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esiah or Sampson more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Esiah at #3546 in the United States.

What do Esiah and Sampson mean?

Esiah means "the Lord is my strength" (Hebrew origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Esiah and Sampson boy or girl names?

Esiah is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.

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