Jared vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Jared Rank #394

Samson Rank #523

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Jared or Samson more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Jared and Samson mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jared and Samson boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.