Johnathan vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnathan

Boy #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American 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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Johnathan Rank #518

Samson Rank #523

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Johnathan or Samson more popular?

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Johnathan and Samson mean?

Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Johnathan and Samson boy or girl names?

Johnathan is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.