Samson vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Samson Rank #523

Drew Rank #543

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Samson or Drew more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Samson and Drew mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Samson and Drew boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.