Samson vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

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Samson Rank #523

Onyx Rank #359

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Onyx more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Onyx mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Samson and Onyx boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.