Meaning and Origin of: Sampson

Boy name origins & meanings

  • Hebrew : Like the sun; His ministry

Boy name variations

Samson
Sanson
Sansone
Sam
Sammy

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.