Samson vs Layne

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 #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Samson Rank #523

Layne Rank #697

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Samson or Layne more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Samson and Layne mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Samson and Layne boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.