Benson vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benson

Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Benson Rank #436

Samson Rank #523

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Benson or Samson more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Benson and Samson mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benson and Samson boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.