Allen vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Allen Rank #574

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Samson mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allen and Samson boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.