Samson vs Jared

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 #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Samson Rank #523

Jared Rank #394

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Jared more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Jared mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samson and Jared boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.