Memphis vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Memphis

Boy #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

American Southern US Ancient Egyptian

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Memphis Rank #589

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #589 for Memphis.

Is Memphis or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Memphis at #589 in the United States.

What do Memphis and Samson mean?

Memphis means "enduring and beautiful" (Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer) origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Memphis and Samson boy or girl names?

Memphis is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.