Duke vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Duke Rank #710

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Samson mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Duke and Samson boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.