Samson vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Samson Rank #523

Damon Rank #456

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Damon more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Damon mean?

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

Are Samson and Damon boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.