Sampson vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Sampson Rank #3,474
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sampson ___

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sampson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Miriam Benjamin

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sampson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Theodore mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Sampson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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