Samson vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Samson Rank #523

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Gideon mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samson and Gideon boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.