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Callahan vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#523
Total SSA Count
582
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Callahan Rank #364
Samson Rank #523

Callahan is more popular, ranked #364 vs #523 for Samson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callahan or Samson more popular?

Callahan is more popular, ranked #364 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Callahan and Samson mean?

Callahan means "lover of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callahan and Samson boy or girl names?

Callahan is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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