Nevin vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nevin

Boy #3,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,361
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nevin Rank #3,361
Sampson Rank #3,474

Nevin is more popular, ranked #3361 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nevin ___

  • Nevin Patrick
  • Nevin James
  • Nevin Michael
  • Nevin Thomas
  • Nevin Sean
  • Nevin Liam

Sampson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Nevin

Declan Brennan Siobhan Aoife Cormac

If you choose Sampson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Miriam Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nevin or Sampson more popular?

Nevin is more popular, ranked #3361 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Nevin and Sampson mean?

Nevin means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nevin and Sampson boy or girl names?

Nevin is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.

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