Johnny vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Johnny Rank #458

Samson Rank #523

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Johnny or Samson more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Samson mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Johnny and Samson boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.