Samson vs Layton

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 #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Samson Rank #523

Layton Rank #693

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Samson or Layton more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Samson and Layton mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Samson and Layton boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.