Samson vs Briggs

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 #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

English American

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Samson Rank #523

Briggs Rank #327

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Briggs more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Briggs mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Samson and Briggs boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.