Samson vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Samson Rank #523

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Augustus mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Samson and Augustus boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.