Samson vs Leonidas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #509 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"son of the lion"

Origin: Greek

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Samson Rank #523

Leonidas Rank #509

Leonidas is more popular, ranked #509 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Leonidas more popular?

Leonidas is more popular, ranked #509 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Leonidas mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Leonidas means "son of the lion" (Greek origin).

Are Samson and Leonidas boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Leonidas is primarily a boy name.