Samson vs Lucian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Samson Rank #523

Lucian Rank #486

Lucian is more popular, ranked #486 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Lucian more popular?

Lucian is more popular, ranked #486 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Lucian mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Lucian means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Samson and Lucian boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Lucian is primarily a boy name.