Danny vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Danny Rank #642

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #642 for Danny.

Is Danny or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Danny and Samson mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Danny and Samson boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.