Samson vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Samson Rank #523

Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Edwin mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Samson and Edwin boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.