Lucian vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucian

Boy #486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lucian Rank #486

Samson Rank #523

Lucian is more popular, ranked #486 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Lucian or Samson more popular?

Lucian is more popular, ranked #486 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Lucian and Samson mean?

Lucian means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lucian and Samson boy or girl names?

Lucian is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.