Samson vs Johnathan

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 #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

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Samson Rank #523

Johnathan Rank #518

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Johnathan more popular?

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Johnathan mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samson and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.