Jakoby vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakoby

Boy #3,567 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"holder of the heel, supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,567
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Koby, Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jakoby Rank #3,567
Sampson Rank #3,474

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3567 for Jakoby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jakoby ___

  • Jakoby James
  • Jakoby Lee
  • Jakoby Xavier
  • Jakoby Dean
  • Jakoby Cole
  • Jakoby Reese

Sampson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jakoby

Elijah Isaiah Ezra Aaliyah Anaya

If you choose Sampson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Miriam Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakoby or Sampson more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Jakoby at #3567 in the United States.

What do Jakoby and Sampson mean?

Jakoby means "holder of the heel, supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jakoby and Sampson boy or girl names?

Jakoby is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.

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