Samson vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Samson Rank #523

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Jay mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Samson and Jay boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.