Samson vs Leonard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Samson Rank #523

Leonard Rank #674

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Samson or Leonard more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Samson and Leonard mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Samson and Leonard boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.