What origin is the name Samp?

Samp comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Samp?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Samp — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Samp

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Samp

Samp

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

1 syllable

Samp is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "A short form of Sampson, a Hebrew name meaning "sun child."".

With Hebrew roots, Samp is a boy name that means "A short form of Sampson, a Hebrew name meaning "sun child."". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A short form of Sampson, a Hebrew name meaning "sun child."

Popularity

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Quick answers about Samp

What does Samp mean?

Samp is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "A short form of Sampson, a Hebrew name meaning "sun child."".

How popular is Samp?

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Sister names that go with Samp

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

How to say Samp

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Samp.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Names with a similar meaning to Samp

Samp means "A short form of Sampson, a Hebrew name meaning "sun child."" — these names share that spirit.

Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Eli — "Eli comes from the Hebrew, meaning 'ascension' or 'high'. Eli is the priest who raised Samuel. It is also a short form of Elijah." (Hebrew)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)