Reed vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

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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Reed Rank #422

Samson Rank #523

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Reed or Samson more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Reed and Samson mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Reed and Samson boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.