Philip vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Philip Rank #522

Samson Rank #523

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Philip or Samson more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Philip and Samson mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Philip and Samson boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.