Samson vs Colin

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 #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Samson Rank #523

Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Colin mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Samson and Colin boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.