Samson vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Samson Rank #523

Maximus Rank #331

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Maximus more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Maximus mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Samson and Maximus boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.