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Erick vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Erick Rank #333
Samson Rank #523

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #523 for Samson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erick or Samson more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Erick and Samson mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Erick and Samson boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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