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Samson vs Hezekiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#523
Total SSA Count
582
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Samson Rank #523
Hezekiah Rank #491

Hezekiah is more popular, ranked #491 vs #523 for Samson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samson or Hezekiah more popular?

Hezekiah is more popular, ranked #491 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Hezekiah mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Hezekiah means "God strengthens, Yahweh is my strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samson and Hezekiah boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Hezekiah is primarily a boy name.

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