Samson vs Benson

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 #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Samson Rank #523

Benson Rank #436

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Benson more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Benson mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Samson and Benson boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.