Samson vs Jonas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה)

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Samson Rank #523

Jonas Rank #557

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #557 for Jonas.

Is Samson or Jonas more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Jonas at #557 in the United States.

What do Samson and Jonas mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Jonas means "dove" (Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה) origin).

Are Samson and Jonas boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Jonas is primarily a boy name.