Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Strong and powerful, Sun Child, Bright Sun
Pronunciation: samp-suhn, /ˈsæmp.sən/, S AE M P S AH N
Popularity Rank: #16,943
Derived from the Hebrew name Shimshon, meaning 'sun'. In the Bible, Sampson was a heroic figure known for his superhuman strength.
The name Sampson is of Hebrew origin and means Strong and powerful, Sun Child, Bright Sun. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Sampson is commonly found in Nigeria, Ghana, United States of America, and 47 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: samp-suhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsæmp.sən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AE M P S AH N
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Sampson is recorded 2,559 times globally, ranking it as the 16,943th most common name worldwide.
Sampson is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 970 occurrences, making it the 1,253th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Sampson is found among 1 in every 204 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #1,253 | 1 : 1,196 |
| Ghana | #202 | 1 : 204 |
| United States of America | #9,932 | 1 : 8,782 |
| Hong Kong | #3,866 | 1 : 6,428 |
| Italy | #15,824 | 1 : 20,388 |
| United Kingdom | #9,637 | 1 : 10,343 |
| South Africa | #18,009 | 1 : 45,094 |
| Malaysia | #25,084 | 1 : 60,321 |
| Canada | #10,729 | 1 : 13,857 |
| Cameroon | #7,018 | 1 : 20,335 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Sampson from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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