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Asa vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Samson Rank #523

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #523 for Samson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Samson more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Asa and Samson mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asa and Samson boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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