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Riggs vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#523
Total SSA Count
582
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Riggs Rank #669
Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #669 for Riggs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riggs or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Riggs at #669 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Samson mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Riggs and Samson boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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