Dennis vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dennis Rank #708

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Dennis or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Samson mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dennis and Samson boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.