Samson vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Samson Rank #523

Orion Rank #326

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Orion more popular?

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Orion mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Samson and Orion boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.