Samson vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Samson Rank #523

Phillip Rank #627

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Samson or Phillip more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Samson and Phillip mean?

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

Are Samson and Phillip boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.