Boston vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old 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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Boston Rank #628

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Boston or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Samson mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Boston and Samson boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.