Sun
Derived from the Hebrew name Shimshon, it likely stems from the word shemesh, meaning sun. In the Old Testament, Sampson (usually spelled Samson) was a judge endowed with legendary strength. The 'p' in Sampson is an English phonetic addition that developed over time in certain surnames.
About 34 boys were named Sampson in 2025.
A servant of the Capulet household · Romeo and Juliet
Trinidadian television presenter and journalist
U.S. Representative from Alabama in the mid-19th century
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
