Jay vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jay Rank #397

Samson Rank #523

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Jay or Samson more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Jay and Samson mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jay and Samson boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.