Samson vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Samson Rank #523

Kieran Rank #441

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Kieran more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Kieran mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Samson and Kieran boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.