Samson vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Samson Rank #523

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and King mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Samson and King boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.