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Updated June 9, 2019

Boy name origins & meanings

  • Hebrew : Like the sun; His ministry

Boy name variations

Samson

Samson

+ 3% this year
Masculine
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Sanson

Sanson

0 % this year
Masculine
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Sansone

Sansone

0 % this year
Masculine
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Sam

Sam

0 % this year
Masculine
Rare
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Sammy

Sammy

- 2% this year
Neutral
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How Popular Is The Name Sampson

Family name origins & meanings

  • English, Dutch, and Jewish : variant of Samson. The -p- was introduced in the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew name Shimshon. The English surname has also long been established in Ireland.

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