Sampson
SAMP-suhn
Popularity
#3498
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
3,866
Peak Year
#61 in 2017
First Recorded
1880
Style
Strong & Bold, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Sampson is a Hebrew name meaning "sun" or "like the sun." It's derived from the Hebrew name Shimshon.
Numerology
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Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Sampson Occom
Native American Presbyterian clergyman
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