Davis vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh 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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Davis Rank #646

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Samson mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Davis and Samson boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.