Phillip vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 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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Phillip Rank #627

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Samson mean?

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

Are Phillip and Samson boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.