Samson vs Allen

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 #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Samson Rank #523

Allen Rank #574

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Samson or Allen more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Samson and Allen mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Samson and Allen boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.