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Samson vs Asa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Samson Rank #523
Asa Rank #475

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #523 for Samson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samson or Asa more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Asa mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samson and Asa boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Asa is primarily a boy name.

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