Samson vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Samson Rank #523

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Hector mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Samson and Hector boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.