Roland vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roland

Boy #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Roland Rank #664

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #664 for Roland.

Is Roland or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Roland at #664 in the United States.

What do Roland and Samson mean?

Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roland and Samson boy or girl names?

Roland is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.