Liam vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Liam Rank #1
Sampson Rank #3,474

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sampson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sampson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Miriam Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Sampson more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Liam and Sampson mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liam and Sampson boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.

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