Samson vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Samson Rank #523

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Forrest mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Samson and Forrest boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.