Chris vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Chris Rank #651

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Chris or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chris and Samson mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chris and Samson boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.