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Samson vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#523
Total SSA Count
582
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#710
Total SSA Count
375
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Samson Rank #523
Duke Rank #710

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #710 for Duke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samson or Duke more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Samson and Duke mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Samson and Duke boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.

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