Samson vs Nehemiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African-American Christian

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Samson Rank #523

Nehemiah Rank #427

Nehemiah is more popular, ranked #427 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Nehemiah more popular?

Nehemiah is more popular, ranked #427 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Nehemiah mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samson and Nehemiah boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Nehemiah is primarily a boy name.