Samson vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Samson Rank #523

Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Edgar mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Samson and Edgar boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.