Samson vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Samson Rank #523

Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Philip mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Samson and Philip boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.