Dog Names > Sanson

Sanson

Male

Meaning

God's gift of grace.

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/ˈsænsən/

Traits associated with the name Sanson:

Dogs named Sanson tend to be loving, affectionate, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Sanson?

Naming your dog Sanson suggests that you have an appreciation for classic literature and a sense of humor. It also suggests that you are creative and enjoy finding unique names for your pets.

Is Sanson a good dog name?

Sanson has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Sanson isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

4,216

2,425

New York City Dog Name Database

1,575

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Sanson is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sanson was, in the past month, the 2681st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Sanson is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Sanson was viewed 36 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Sanson's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Sanson is most adored in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Colorado, Michigan and Indiana.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Sanson.

Sanson is found in these categories:

spanish

Sanson is a Spanish variant of the biblical name Samson.

Dog names like Sanson:

Samuel

His Name Is God

Sancho

Holy, Saint

Santos

Holy

Saul

Borrowed

Senon

Protector of wisdom.

Sergio

Sergeant

Comments (3)

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Yosselin (Cortés Department, Honduras)

Sanson is an incredible name for a dog, I loved it and well, that's how I named it
July 02, 2023 ◆ Translated

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Sansón (Catalonia, Spain)

My dog is a powerful, affectionate, strong, robust and loving dogo argentino, smart and very familiar with his own.
April 13, 2023 ◆ Translated

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desconocido (North Carolina, United States)

my dog's name is sanso, my dad told me he was of Korean origin and that's what my dog's name is Eurasier breed, and I love him very much, or I say it's a perfect and unique name
April 01, 2022 ◆ Translated

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