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Alexis vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexis

Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#485
Total SSA Count
636
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#523
Total SSA Count
582
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Samson Rank #523

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #523 for Samson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Samson more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Samson mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexis and Samson boy or girl names?

Alexis is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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