Samson vs Alijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Boy #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian African-American American

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Samson Rank #523

Alijah Rank #431

Alijah is more popular, ranked #431 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Alijah more popular?

Alijah is more popular, ranked #431 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Alijah mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Alijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samson and Alijah boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Alijah is primarily a boy name.