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Ford vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ford

Boy #571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"shallow river crossing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#571
Total SSA Count
504
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ford Rank #571
Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #571 for Ford.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ford or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Ford at #571 in the United States.

What do Ford and Samson mean?

Ford means "shallow river crossing" (Old English origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ford and Samson boy or girl names?

Ford is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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