Samson vs Kian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

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Samson Rank #523

Kian Rank #417

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Kian more popular?

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Kian mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Kian means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Samson and Kian boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Kian is primarily a boy name.