Erik vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Erik Rank #477

Samson Rank #523

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Erik or Samson more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Erik and Samson mean?

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

Are Erik and Samson boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.