Samson vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Samson Rank #523

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Damien mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Samson and Damien boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.