Samson vs Bruce

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 #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Samson Rank #523

Bruce Rank #540

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Samson or Bruce more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Samson and Bruce mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Samson and Bruce boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.