Samson vs Lawson

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 #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Samson Rank #523

Lawson Rank #416

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Lawson more popular?

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Lawson mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Samson and Lawson boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.