Samson vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Samson Rank #523

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Erik mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Samson and Erik boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.