Lawrence vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lawrence Rank #510

Samson Rank #523

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Lawrence or Samson more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Samson mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lawrence and Samson boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.