Ariel vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ariel Rank #512

Samson Rank #523

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Ariel or Samson more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Samson mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ariel and Samson boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.