Marshal vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marshal

Boy #3,292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"horse keeper, stable master"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,292
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mars, Marsh

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Popularity Comparison

Marshal Rank #3,292
Sampson Rank #3,474

Marshal is more popular, ranked #3292 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marshal ___

  • Marshal James
  • Marshal Lee
  • Marshal Wayne
  • Marshal Cole
  • Marshal Dean
  • Marshal Ray

Sampson ___

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

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Delilah Solomon Elijah Miriam Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marshal or Sampson more popular?

Marshal is more popular, ranked #3292 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Marshal and Sampson mean?

Marshal means "horse keeper, stable master" (Old French origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marshal and Sampson boy or girl names?

Marshal is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.

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