Samson vs Desmond

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 #369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from South Munster"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English African Jamaican

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Samson Rank #523

Desmond Rank #369

Desmond is more popular, ranked #369 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Desmond more popular?

Desmond is more popular, ranked #369 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Desmond mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Desmond means "man from South Munster" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Samson and Desmond boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Desmond is primarily a boy name.