Samson vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Samson Rank #523

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Frederick mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Samson and Frederick boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.