Samson vs Leland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

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Samson Rank #523

Leland Rank #548

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #548 for Leland.

Is Samson or Leland more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Leland at #548 in the United States.

What do Samson and Leland mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin).

Are Samson and Leland boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Leland is primarily a boy name.