Samson vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Samson Rank #523

Chris Rank #651

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Samson or Chris more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Samson and Chris mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Samson and Chris boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.