Samson vs Houston

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 #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Samson Rank #523

Houston Rank #704

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Samson or Houston more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Samson and Houston mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Samson and Houston boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.