Samson vs Dakota

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 #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

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Samson Rank #523

Dakota Rank #329

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Dakota more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Dakota mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin).

Are Samson and Dakota boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Dakota is primarily a boy name.