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Cassian 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

Cassian Rank #617
Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #617 for Cassian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Samson mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cassian and Samson boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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