Samson vs Johnny

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 #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Samson Rank #523

Johnny Rank #458

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Johnny more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Johnny mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samson and Johnny boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.