Samson vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

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Samson Rank #523

Karson Rank #398

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Karson more popular?

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Karson mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Samson and Karson boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.