Samson vs Kyle

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 #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Samson Rank #523

Kyle Rank #440

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Kyle more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Kyle mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Samson and Kyle boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.