Samson vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Samson Rank #523

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Killian mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Samson and Killian boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.