Preston vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Preston Rank #330

Samson Rank #523

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Preston or Samson more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Preston and Samson mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Preston and Samson boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.