King vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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King Rank #343

Samson Rank #523

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #523 for Samson.

Is King or Samson more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do King and Samson mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are King and Samson boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.