Samson vs Briar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Samson Rank #523

Briar Rank #700

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Samson or Briar more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Samson and Briar mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Samson and Briar boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.