Ken vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,299
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kenny

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Sampson

Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,474
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ken Rank #3,299
Sampson Rank #3,474

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ken ___

  • Ken James
  • Ken Thomas
  • Ken Lee
  • Ken Wayne
  • Ken Scott
  • Ken Allen

Sampson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ken

Gary Don Linda Susan Barbie

If you choose Sampson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Miriam Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ken or Sampson more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Ken and Sampson mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ken and Sampson boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.

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