Peregrine vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Peregrine Rank #3,329
Sampson Rank #3,474

Peregrine is more popular, ranked #3329 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Peregrine ___

  • Peregrine James
  • Peregrine Alexander
  • Peregrine John
  • Peregrine Thomas
  • Peregrine Charles
  • Peregrine Edmund

Sampson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Peregrine

Caspian Ptolemy Elspeth Juniper Octavia

If you choose Sampson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Miriam Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peregrine or Sampson more popular?

Peregrine is more popular, ranked #3329 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Peregrine and Sampson mean?

Peregrine means "pilgrim, traveler, wanderer" (Latin origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Peregrine and Sampson boy or girl names?

Peregrine is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.

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